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harissa
[ huh-ri-suh, hah-ree-suh ]
noun
- a pungent paste or sauce made with chiles, garlic, cumin, caraway, coriander, paprika, and olive oil, used as a condiment and flavoring in North African and Middle Eastern cooking.
harissa
/ həˈrɪsə /
noun
- (in Tunisian cookery) a hot paste or sauce made from chilli peppers, tomatoes, spices, and olive oil, often served with couscous
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Word History and Origins
Origin of harissa1
First recorded in 1905–10; from Arabic harīsa, originally a dish of bulgur and meat pounded together into a porridge, from harasa “to pound, crush, break”
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Word History and Origins
Origin of harissa1
C20: from Arabic
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Example Sentences
Danny's Jimmy Nardellos and harissa relish with labneh and mint sounded amazing, and I got a kick out of the notion of going from a Chateaubriand to bologna and canned corned beef.
From Salon
I am not a spicy person in any capacity, but I love harissa because it offers a bit more of a nuanced heat with some deep flavor.
From Salon
Earthy pistachios add a delightful crunch, while the smoky heat of harissa complements the halibut’s subtle sweetness.
From Seattle Times
It adds some heat from harissa and chili to a pasta with eggplant and parsley, finished with walnuts.
From Seattle Times
Whisk in the harissa and 3 tablespoons water; set aside.
From Washington Times
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