Harissa Sauce

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Harissa Sauce
Tunisian Hot Sauce
makes about 1 1/2 cup (12 oz)

3 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 Tbsp harissa paste (available at delicatessans or import stores)
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 cup/12 oz water
Salt

1. In a saute pan, fry the garlic in the oil for 2 minutes over med-high heat. Add the pastes, cumin and salt and stir.

Cook only a couple of minutes while stirring to avoid burning the paste.

2. Add the water and stir well, bring to a boil and stir. Reduce heat and simmer only a minute. Serve with a couscous meal. Enjoy!