Harissa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /həˈɹɪsə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Harissa is a noun meaning A North African spice mix, containing chillis, garlic and salt, used as both a condiment and an ingredient.
Meaning
A North African spice mix, containing chillis, garlic and salt, used as both a condiment and an ingredient.
More Meanings
- A traditional Armenian dish: a kind of porridge made of previously stewed and boned chicken and coarsely ground soaked wheat.
Example Sentences
Tunisians love spicy food and harissa is the main ingredient used to provide the heat.
Harissa is a fiery pepper paste that is used as an ingredient in couscous and grilled dishes or as a condiment served on the side of a Moroccan meal.
Another sauce, mainly used as a condiment, is harissa, made from pulverised chillies, garlic, salt and olive oil. Harissa is not generically Moroccan, but nevertheless is often found accompanying tajines and couscous.
Word Forms
- harissas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include harira, haricot, eetch, shiro, nihari, tarhana.
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