For years, Tunisians have been picking bright red peppers, combining them with garlic, vinegar and spices and turning them into a saucy spread called harissa.

It’s not just food; it’s a way of life. Zouheir Belamin ... deseeded, washed, and ground. The name harissa originates from the Arabic word “haras,” meaning “to crush,” a nod to the mortar-and-pestle ...

UNESCO in 2022 called harissa “an integral part of domestic provisions and the daily culinary and food traditions of Tunisian ... from “haras” – the Arabic verb for “to crush ...

The condiment is a national staple and pastime, found in homes, restaurants and food stalls ... the Arabic verb for “to crush” – because of how it’s made. Harissa producer Kabira Berrich ...

Seen as sriracha’s North African cousin, harissa is typically prepared by women who sun-dry harvested red peppers and then deseed, wash and ground them. Its name comes from “haras” – the Arabic verb ...

From making a lemony salad dressing to whisking the North African spice paste into yogurt for a marinade or sauce, here are our favorite ways to enjoy harissa. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor ...

Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a ...