Don’t Have Harissa? Try These Harissa Substitutes Instead

When making Moroccan-inspired dishes, harissa paste is a must. You’ll find that it’s usually the hot spice of choice when called on.

That being said not a lot of traditional Moroccan food uses harissa as an ingredient, it’s a side condiment.

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But, what happens when you don’t have harissa? The good news is that you can use a harissa substitute and still end up with an amazing flavor and taste.

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Typically, harissa is a paste that is made using red chilis, oil, garlic, and a few other simple ingredients.

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It’s a mixture of flavors. It’s a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, and will even have a bit of a smoky flavor, too.

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If you don’t have harissa or don’t have everything on hand to make it, you can try a harissa paste alternative.

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Sriracha is a chili sauce that is made from sun-ripened chilies, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and salt. It has a slightly sweet taste with a strong kick of heat.

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The ingredients used in berbere include chili peppers, garlic, ginger, cardamom, cloves, fenugreek, and more.

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Don’t Have Harissa? Try These Harissa Substitutes Instead

When making Moroccan-inspired dishes, harissa paste is a must. You’ll find that it’s usually the hot spice of choice when called on.

That being said not a lot of traditional Moroccan food uses harissa as an ingredient, it’s a side condiment.

But, what happens when you don’t have harissa? The good news is that you can use a harissa substitute and still end up with an amazing flavor and taste.

Typically, harissa is a paste that is made using red chilis, oil, garlic, and a few other simple ingredients.

What is Harissa?

It’s a mixture of flavors. It’s a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, and will even have a bit of a smoky flavor, too.

What Does Harissa Taste Like?

If you don’t have harissa or don’t have everything on hand to make it, you can try a harissa paste alternative.

Harrisa Paste Substitutes

Sriracha is a chili sauce that is made from sun-ripened chilies, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and salt. It has a slightly sweet taste with a strong kick of heat.

Sriracha Sauce

The ingredients used in berbere include chili peppers, garlic, ginger, cardamom, cloves, fenugreek, and more.

Berbere

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