It is advisable to let the product and, if anything shall be included further olive oil.

Harissa is very common nowadays not only in Tunisia but also in the other Maghreb countries. When we took our lunch in one of the many small restaurants that were near our buns encoder, to give us a small glass bowl with these sharp, red paste was served always as a starter. Decorated with a black olive. It consumed Harissa by small pieces breaking off from a baguette, with fingers formed a Kuhle and then dips the bread pieces in the paste to take a little harissa. A little mind you, because this paste is very sharp indeed. Use finds Harissa not only as a starter, it is also used for seasoning in particular by Couscous and soups.

When I discovered this product while browsing on the Amazon site, it immediately walked into the caddy and hardly the delivery arrived, the Harissa been tried. It is simply stirred with a little olive oil. It is advisable to let the product and, if anything shall be included further olive oil. The volume has (estimated!) More than doubled. The consistency is slightly crumbly, partially almost solid acting, not as creamy as I remembered.

As spreads it tasted very good, not extremely sharp, but relatively mild in comparison to the Harissa, to which I remember. Wondering how I measure it? Now based on the amount that I have spread on bread. It was really a thick spread. Back in Tunisia, I have always used only a little cautious. But focus is now even something relative. Hence my recommendation: try at the first taste test of just a little, with a lot of olive oil.

The delivered by magic of spices product contains lt label:. Chiles, garlic, coriander, cumin, paprika and salt. Other variants are, for example, according to the oriental cuisine (p.155). Chilies, garlic, mint, salt, coriander leaves, olive oil. And according to the Handbook of Spices (p.98). Chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, salt, olive oil; the addition of paprika is recommended if one wishes a milder paste. You see, there is no single recipe harissa. I personally anyway tasted the delivered version and I will certainly order next time a larger stock.

Another thing about tin: it is easy to open. The lid is transparent. It lifts him simply, no screw, no dosing feature.

I can not say anything about the quality. Since this is not an organic product, it is not certain that there are no contaminants in the product are. But these things can only establish a laboratory.

This can is - unlike the nutmeg - ready delivered!

The price-performance ratio of this product is good in my opinion. Please keep in mind when comparing us (weight) that still olive oil is added, and that the volume has more than doubled at least for me (which is of course appreciated!).

To review: although it is not bio-product, there are in this case, all five star. I'm excited!

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Addendum 26.7.2010

Harissa kept in the fridge a long time when it is covered with oil.

I would not touch it in plastic containers because of possible Abfärbegefahr.