: 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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Cook until the tomatoes begin to break down and then add tomato paste and harissa.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2025
The second variety, a harissa, just launched this Spring.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Starters such as King Salmon Crudo get an extra kick from the North African red chile pasta harissa, lime and sesame; Grilled Spanish Octopus from mint and aged Sherry; the popular Gem Lettuce Salad from Dill, Scallion, Cucumber and Sesame-Anchovy Vinaigrette.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Little dishes of beets and spicy carrots and harissa.
—Saki Knafo, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2023
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2025
The second variety, a harissa, just launched this Spring.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Starters such as King Salmon Crudo get an extra kick from the North African red chile pasta harissa, lime and sesame; Grilled Spanish Octopus from mint and aged Sherry; the popular Gem Lettuce Salad from Dill, Scallion, Cucumber and Sesame-Anchovy Vinaigrette.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Little dishes of beets and spicy carrots and harissa.
—Saki Knafo, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2023
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“Harissa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harissa. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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