Sicam Harissa

Harissa is a fiery red paste which originates from Tunisia. It is often referred to as the ketchup of the Middle East because of its versatility; Harissa can be added to dishes to enhance flavours, used as a condiment, or even slathered onto a chunk of bread. The possibilities are endless! Try adding a spoonful of harissa to a lamb stew, spread inside a burger, use to marinate chicken, or spice up a tomato sauce. Whisk the harissa with water and a little oil to emulsify and make harissa sauce or dip. In addition, the paste like pepper sauce makes an excellent rub for meats and eggplant. In regions like Tunisia that experience extreme temperatures and have little refrigeration, hot pepper paste is believed to act as a preservative for meat.