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harissa

/huh-ri-suh, hah-ree-suh/US // həˈrɪ sə, hɑˈri sə //UK // (həˈrɪsə) //

哈里萨,哈里莎,哈里沙,哈里萨语

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : 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.

Examples

  • Kari suggests harissa, chile crisp, relish, gochujang, sriracha and mustard.

  • The chicken legs were red and wild from a soak in harissa and lemon juice, and the nearby steamed carrots benefited from a sprinkle of farm-fresh spring garlic.

  • This assortment from the New York-based company features their signature fiery harissa, zingy preserved lemon paste, warming Baharat and bright sumac berries.

  • Best eaten with strong, spicy harissa as a condiment, to counter the fattiness of the meat.

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