: a spicy North African paste made from dried chilies, salt, oil, and other seasonings
Roast chicken slathered in fiery Moroccan harissa is served with a bright orange dollop of carrot purée …—
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Just blend equal parts mayo and harissa, then adjust to taste.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Red snapper came with summer squash and yogurt spiked with hot harissa.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Cook until the tomatoes begin to break down and then add tomato paste and harissa.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2025
As for how to cook with harissa: Use it as a marinade for chicken thighs, toss it with roasted vegetables right on a sheet pan and call it sauce, or dollop it like you would a condiment on many Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Moroccan dishes.
—Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Red snapper came with summer squash and yogurt spiked with hot harissa.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Cook until the tomatoes begin to break down and then add tomato paste and harissa.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2025
As for how to cook with harissa: Use it as a marinade for chicken thighs, toss it with roasted vegetables right on a sheet pan and call it sauce, or dollop it like you would a condiment on many Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Moroccan dishes.
—Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for harissa
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“Harissa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harissa. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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