Harissa Spice Mix for Everyday Cooking

Do you love condiments and like to add a spicy kick to your meal? Then you need to check put the Harissa spice mix. Whether you use it on top of a pita sandwich, mix it into a fiery stew, or rub it into flame-grilled meat, chances are, you will end up loving this fiery mix. This chilli- laden spice has witnessed a phenomenal rise in its international profile. This spice mix can be used to flavour several heat-friendly dishes. Our Harissa Spice Blend is a traditional one, made the authentic way.

Though specific recipes may vary from one region to another, the essential ingredients in the mix remain the same. They include a variety of hot peppers – serrano peppers, red peppers, and Baklouti pepper. Coriander, garlic, saffron, caraway, and mint are also included. Occasionally rose may also be added to enrich the flavour.

Traditional Use of Harissa

The Moroccan culture uses harissa for seasoning couscous and tagines and as a spread. It is also used in lentil soups and harira. You can use this flavour-packed, spicy mix to enhance any bland dish. Just add a bit of this mix on a casserole or stew, or add it to seafood pasta with a pinch of lemon. Harissa also blends well with tomato-based dishes. You can even use harissa mix with lemon juice and olive oil and prepare a sauce. You can try rose harissa for a slightly different taste.

How to Use Harissa?

Mix It with Couscous or Grains

Seasoning couscous with harissa spice mix is one of the favourite uses. You can find a plethora of recipes that use harissa. For the most basic one, you can combine harissa with couscous and drizzle some olive oil over it. This recipe works well with lentils as well. Cook the lentils and add some parsley, and chopped onions. Then use harissa to create a healthy and flavourful dish. You can also try mixing harissa with rice, farro, quinoa, or other grains. Serve these grains with salmon and use zaalouk as a side. These flavours will complement each other very well.

Use Harissa for Roasting Vegetables

Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle some salt before roasting. Use harissa spice mix to brush them just before they are ready. Harissa mix blends exceptionally well with roasted onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, beets, squash, and zucchini. The spicy flavour of harissa cuts through the sweetened vegetables and creates a balanced flavour. You can even toss your vegetables in the harissa mix and add some olive oil before roasting.

Cook Your Meat in Harissa-Flavoured Sauce

If you are cooking stew, tagine, or casserole, consider adding the harissa mix to the cooking liquid. Cook slowly and allow harissa to develop its flavour. You can even try the leg of lamb recipe with spicy harissa and Tunisian spiced turkey with garlic couscous and gravy. Although a typical use, it is a worthy option to consider.

Check out our excellent recipes using this wonderful spice blend:

Tunisian Harissa Lamb Tagine with Eggplant and Potato

Harissa Lamb and Lentil Stew

Harissa packs quite a spicy punch to your recipe. This delicious blend can be used in a wide variety of savoury dishes. Its complex flavour profile makes it a versatile condiment with a lot of character. So, go on and experiment with this blend!