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Harissa - What does it mean?

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harissa

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) , ultimately from (etyl) and originally identical to Etymology 2 below.

Noun

(en noun)
  • A traditional Armenian dish similar to ; a kind of homogeneous porridge made of previously stewed and boned chicken and coarsely ground soaked wheat.

    • Etymology 2

    (wikipedia harissa) From the (etyl) root

    Noun

    (-)
  • A North African spice mix, containing chillis, garlic and salt, used as both a condiment and an ingredient.
  • * 2000 , Catherine Hanger, Morocco , page 37,
    • 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.
  • * 2008 , Chris and Carolyn Caldicott, World Food CafĂ© 2 , page 25,
    • Tunisians love spicy food and harissa is the main ingredient used to provide the heat.
  • * 2010', Dave DeWitt, ''Pita Pockets Stuffed with '''Harissa -Spiced Moroccan Lamb Brochettes'', in ''1,001 Best Hot and Spicy Recipes , page 451,
    • 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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