Roasted Red Pepper Dip (Algerian Hmiss)

This red pepper dip called hmiss, is awesome and makes a wonderful starter for any occasion. Pairing hmiss with Algerian crispy flat bread works beautifully. The sweetness of the roasted peppers with the tomatoes is a great flavour. Adding in the amount of hot pepper can easily be adjusted to your heat tolerance.

2 red bell peppers
4 vine ripened tomatoes
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 hot chili peppers Jalapeno, Serrano, or your choice
sea salt

Place red bell peppers and tomatoes on a baking sheet. Roast under the broiler about 8 minutes per side until the skin turns black.

Once cool, peel the tomatoes and peppers, removing the core and seeds from the peppers.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the chili peppers and garlic. Stir frequently taking care not to let the garlic burn. Remove from heat.

Place all the ingredient in a food processor or blender and mix to a coarse consistency. Add kosher or sea salt and serve with Algerian flat bread.

Makes 6 servings.