Definição e significado de Harissa

  Tunisian Harissa From Cap Bon in Djerba

Harissa is a Tunisian hot chili sauce whose main ingredients are piri piri (type of chili pepper), serrano peppers and other hot chili peppers and spices such as garlic paste, coriander, red chili powder, caraway as well as some vegetable or olive oil. It is most closely associated with Tunisia, Libya and Algeria^[1] but recently also making inroads into Morocco according to Moroccan food expert Paula Wolfert.^[2]

Recipes for harissa vary according to the household and region. Variations can include the addition of cumin, red peppers, garlic, coriander, and lemon juice. In Saharan regions, harissa can have a smoky flavor. Prepared harissa is also sold in jars, cans, bottles, tubes, plastic bags and other containers.

In Tunisia, harissa is used as an ingredient in a meat (goat or lamb) or fish stew with vegetables, and as a flavoring for couscous. It is also used for lablabi, a chickpea soup usually eaten for breakfast. In some European countries it is used sometimes as a breakfast spread for tartines or rolls. Harissa paste can be also used as a rub for meat^[3] or aubergines.^[4]

Tunisia is the biggest exporter of pre-made harissa.^[5]

  See also

• Skhug

  References

  External links

• Harissa: The Catsup of Tunisia Ciaoprochef
• Tunisian Harissa Recipesource.com
• The Japanese Discover Tunisian Harissa allvoices.com
• Tunisian Harissa Recipe
• Harissa Recipe Foodista

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