Harissa

Harissa is a spicy paste originating from North Africa, particularly Tunisia, Morocco, and Libya, made from hot chilli peppers, garlic, olive oil, and spices such as cumin, coriander, and caraway. The paste has a deep red to orange colour and a distinctly fiery flavour with pleasant smoky and earthy undertones. In North African and Arab cuisine, it is used as a condiment, an ingredient in soups, stews, couscous dishes, or as a marinade. In Europe, it has gained popularity as a versatile hot sauce for meat, burgers, and dips. It is available in shops as a ready-made paste or can easily be prepared at home.