Harissa Spice, also called harissa seasoning, harissa powder, or harissa spice blend, is a sugar-free, MSG-free seasoning blend. It is a powdered version of the hot chile paste that originated in Tunisia and is commonly found in North African cooking.

Harissa Spice can be reconstituted to make harissa paste but it can also be used as a dry rub on meats or as a substitute in place of any other spice blends used to season braised meats, curries, tacos, tagines, or just about vegetarian dish.

Businesses that frequently purchase Harissa Spice are cafes and pizza shops; American, Mediterranean and Southern restaurants; independent spice shops; olive oil shops; seasoning companies; and companies who manufacture sausage.

Flavor Profile

Harissa Spice is peppery, hot, and smoky, with earthy undertones.

How To Use

Harissa Spice delivers complex, spicy flavor when used as a rub for steak or for grilled chicken, like in this Grilled Harissa Chicken. It makes pasta dishes burst with flavor, like with this Harissa Couscous. Enjoy it with roasted eggplant when making a Sabich-Eggplant Sandwich, or take a cue from this recipe and just mix it with some hummus for a spicy condiment or snack. Swap in to make fun and spicy Middle-Eastern style Spiced Meatballs, or stir some into an African Vegetable Stew for a bit of heat.

Use Harissa Spice on braised, roasted, or grilled meat, burgers, chicken wings, pizza, popcorn, and sandwiches and in couscous, eggs, hummus, pasta, soups, stews, tacos, tagines, and yogurt.