Harissa Paste

Sauce And CondimentSauceChileSpicySmokyGarlickyEarthyTangySavory

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 170
Protein (g): 2
Fat (g): 12
Carbs (g): 14
Fiber (g): 3
Sodium (mg): 900

Values vary by recipe and oil level; commercial versions often contain moderate sodium.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 90 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Harissa paste is a North African chili pepper paste with a deep red color. It delivers smoky, garlicky heat with a thick, spoonable texture, and works well for spreading, marinating, and stirring into stews or grains. Sold in jars or tubes, it commonly blends chiles with garlic, cumin, coriander, caraway, and olive oil.\n\nIt originated in Tunisia and spread across the Maghreb, becoming a staple in Tunisian, Algerian, and Moroccan cooking. Cooks traditionally pound dried or fresh chiles with spices and oil, with regional variations in heat level and spice mix.