marché françaiseThe French Market is a superb market and is located in the Parnell district right here in Auckland city. The market is open weekdays and Saturdays. You can purchase fresh vegetables, flowers, various cheeses, meats and hot foods. Clothes and other household items are also sold here. What a fantastic place to meet and greet friends.
My partner and I visited there two weeks ago. The place was hoppin' with pastries, fresh coffee and a humungo paella pan chocker full of chicken, calamari and mussels. Yes folks - an absolutely gargantuan pan full of paella was being prepared. We looked around the market and found some nice fresh vegetables. It is a little funny how there was one vendor selling nice veggies - with no prices and another selling veggies with prices. Guess who got more business? Just a little advice for those market people that want to sell their veggies and things - PUT FREAKIN' PRICES ON THE ITEMS WILL YA??? People like to know how much things cost. Anyway... we purchased a medium container of the best Harissa.
It was vibrant red and HOT!! The flavor was exquisite. We use it with scrambled eggs and other things. This stuff rocks!
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, quartered
- salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions:
Toast the caraway, coriander, and cumin in a skillet over medium heat until very aromatic, about 2-3 min. Let cool and grind to a fine powder. Add the garlic and salt and grind again until smooth. Add the paprika, pepper flakes, and 1 Tbsp oil and grind till well combined. The harissa will be very thick and dry. Transfer to a small jar and cover with olive oil. It will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for 6 months.
Enjoy!
