Product Description
PURPOSE
WHAT IS IT?
Harissa (Arabic: harīsa) is a Maghrebi hot chili pepper paste. The main ingredients in this fiery seasoning are roasted red peppers, hot chili peppers, spices such as garlic paste, coriander seed, saffron, rose, caraway, as well as some vegetable oil for preservation. A truly special blend of difficult to find spices, all mixed into one balanced seasoning.
EXPERIENCE
Harissa is the result of the many spice trades that passed through Tunisia. It’s rare to find such a unique blend of spices that take inspiration from so many corners of the globe. Caraway, sumac, cumin, coriander, garlic, vinegar powder, paprika, and numerous chili families all blend elegantly in this fiery red powder.
CULINARY GEOGRAPHY
Harissa is sourced from Tunisia, which is the very northern country on the African continent. Bordering the Mediterranean sea, Tunisia has a rich culinary history that takes inspiration from Morocco, Italy, France, Spain, Greece, and Egypt.
TRADITIONAL USES
- Eggs
- Stews
- Meat seasoning
- Flat bread
IMPROVISATIONAL ‘RIFFS’
- Warm honey + harissa blend. Use on: fried chicken, roasted carrots, cornbread, goat cheese crostini
- Harissa Ice Cream (Yes, really) Fold a micro-pinch into: vanilla, honey–yogurt, coconut Creates a sweet–spicy Moroccan dessert vibe.
- Harissa Dark Chocolate Bark Sprinkle over melted chocolate with pistachio + orange zest. A spicy, aromatic truffle-like finish.
- Harissa Whipped Feta Blend feta + yogurt + olive oil + harissa blend. Serve with pita, crudités, or grilled meats.
THE BACKSTORY
As with the European cuisine, chili peppers were imported into Maghrebian cuisine via the Columbian Exchange, more than likely during the Spanish occupation of Tunisia between 1535 and 1574. Recipes for harissa vary according to the household and region.
AKA
Spanish: Mezcla de Especias Harissa
French: Mélange d’Épices Harissa
Italian: Miscela di Spezie Harissa
German: Harissa-Gewürzmischung
Portuguese (Brazil): Mistura de Temperos Harissa
Dutch: Harissa-kruidenmix
Swedish: Harissakrydda
Danish: Harissa-krydderiblanding
Norwegian: Harissa-krydderblanding
Finnish: Harissa-mausteseos
Polish: Mieszanka Przypraw Harissa
Czech: Kořenicí Směs Harissa
Hungarian: Harissa Fűszerkeverék
Greek: Μείγμα Καρυκευμάτων Χάρισσα
Russian: Смесь Специй Харисса
Turkish: Harissa Baharat Karışımı
Arabic: مزيج توابل الهريسة
Hebrew: תערובת תיבול חריסה
Hindi: हरिस्सा मसाला मिश्रण
Thai: เครื่องเทศผสมฮาริสสา
Chinese (Simplified): 哈里萨香料混合
Chinese (Traditional): 哈里薩香料混合
Japanese: ハリッサスパイスミックス
Korean: 하리사 향신료 믹스
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