Meaning of harissa | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A North African spice mix, containing chillis, garlic and salt, used as both a condiment and an ingredient.
   uncountable
2. A traditional Armenian dish: a kind of porridge made of previously stewed and boned chicken and coarsely ground soaked wheat.
   countable, uncountable

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Examples

“Another sauce, mainly used as a condiment, is harissa, made from pulverised chillies, garlic, salt and olive oil. Harissa is not generically Moroccan, but nevertheless is often found accompanying tajines and couscous.”

“Tunisians love⟳ spicy food and harissa is the main ingredient used to provide⟳ the heat.”

“Harissa is a fiery pepper paste that is used as an ingredient in couscous and grilled dishes or as a condiment served on the side of a Moroccan meal.”

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