Place sieve over a bowl and leave in the fridge for 6-24hrs. I like the consistency after 6 hours as it’s thick and creamy. The longer you leave it the thicker it will become
Harissa
Char the chilis & red capsicum in the BBQ or over a gas flame
Place them in a bowl and cover with clingfilm to sweat – this makes them easier to peel
Sweat the garlic & shallot on medium heat with the oil – approx. 4 minutes
Add spices, sugar & tomato paste and cook for a further 2-3 minutes
Remove from the heat, peel the chili/capsicum & cut the green tops off them
Place chili, capsicum, shallot mix and remaining ingredients into a blender and blend to a paste
Store in the fridge for up to 3 months
Lamb Cutlets
Brush the lamb with oil and season with salt
Cook on a heated grill pan (on medium-high heat) for 2 minutes per side or until internal temp is 52-55c
Rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Tips/Tricks
this harissa is quite spicy but when eaten with the labneh it’s cooled down. If you want it to be less spicy then remove the seeds prior to blending