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About the ingredient harissa. Including 8 recipes with harissa, photos, and where to find it.

 

What is harissa?

Harissa is a spicy paste (tabal) used as a condiment, originating from North Africa and the Middle East.

Spices used in making Harissa

It is made from chillies, olive oil, garlic, cilantro leaves, cumin and ground corriander. It sometimes also includes dried mint leaves or verbena leaves. The ingredients are pounded using a petal and mortar into a paste. Once prepared it should be left for 12 hours before it is used. When covered with olive oil, it keeps well in a sealed container.

Harissa covered with olive oil

It can be diluted with some stock and added to couscous, dried meats, and soups or used as a table condiment.

Where found

Harissa is usually found in the asian section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

In Chinese:HARISSA
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Recipes using harissa

There are 8 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Morocco Kefta

Morocco Kefta

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I sometimes pan fry these then let them simmer for at least an hour in a spicy Moroccan tomato sauce (recipe to follow). I usually serve the kefta with couscous, a vegetable, some cucumber yogurt sauce, and warmed pita.

Another Falafel Recipe

Another Falafel Recipe

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Another Falafel Recipe recipe

Spanish Baked Eggs

Spanish Baked Eggs

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Spanish style eggs flavored with Chorizo and harissa, tomatoes, roasted red peppers and green olives. Bursts of flavor in every bite.

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Spicy Chick Peas & Spinach

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A quick, easy and tasty soup is also very light, serve it with some crusty bread to make a whole meal.

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