noun
- a spicy paste or sauce made from chili peppers, garlic, spices, and oil, used in North African cuisine, especially Tunisian and Moroccan cooking
Usage: often used as a condiment or ingredient in stews and couscous dishes
Examples
- She stirred a spoonful of harissa into the soup to add heat and depth.
- The Tunisian restaurant served harissa on the side with every meal.
- Harissa can be mixed with olive oil to make a flavorful dipping sauce.
- He spread harissa on his sandwich for an extra kick of spice.
- The recipe called for two tablespoons of harissa paste.