English

Noun

harissa ‎(plural harissas)

1. A traditional Armenian dish similar to keşkek; a kind of homogeneous porridge made of previously stewed and boned chicken and coarsely ground soaked wheat.

Translations

Etymology 2

Harissa (chilli paste)

From the Arabic root ه ر س ‎(h-r-s) "crush, grind, break into pieces".^[1]

Noun

harissa ‎(uncountable)

1. 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 Café 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.

References

1. ↑ 2010, Donna Wheeler, Daniel Robinson, Paul Clammer, Emilie Filou, Lonely Planet Tunisia, page 53.