Tag: harissa
Chicken with Okra and Harissa
One of the most famous dishes in the Middle East and North Africa is Chicken with Okra and Harissa. As we enter the season for fresh okra, we wanted to share the story of this product—a vegetable that played a vital role in human culinary history but was unfairly neglected after the arrival of New…
Shakshuka: Origins, Evolution, and Authentic Recipe
The Middle East is a region with a rich history, vibrant culture, and… endless disputes. Some are political, others religious, and some are purely culinary. That’s right—even hummus and shakshuka are subjects of fierce debate among the nations of the region. Will these disputes ever end? Unlikely. Even if all geopolitical conflicts were resolved tomorrow,…
The History of Harissa
In the world of culinary arts, the paths of spices and recipes are often more twisted than a detective novel. Today, we tell the story of how a spicy paste, born from exiles in North Africa, became the prototype for our national pride—Lutenitsa. 1. The Spanish Connection and the Path to Tunisia It all began…
