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Nutritional Values

🔥150kcal
💪2gProtein
🌾5gCarbs
🥑14gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️50 gServing

* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.

Harissa Aqabawiyya

How to order / say it
Say it هريسة العقبة — [ha-ree-sa aqa-ba-wi-ya]
Order I'd like some Harissa on the side, please.
Locally أريد بعض من الهريسة بجانب، من فضلك.
Say locally

A fiery paste made from hot peppers and garlic, used as a condiment.

Why try it?

This spicy paste is a staple in Aqaba, reflecting the locals' love for adding a fiery kick to their meals. It's an essential accompaniment that enhances the flavor of many regional dishes.

How it tastes

Harissa Aqabawiyya is intensely spicy and aromatic, with the heat balanced by garlic and herbs. It adds a bold and sharp flavor profile to any dish it accompanies.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

First crafted in the 20th century, Harissa Aqabawiyya was inspired by trade routes bringing new spices into the region. Its production has been handed down through generations in Aqaba.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 200 g red chili peppers
  • 🧄 50 g garlic cloves
  • 🫒 100 ml olive oil
  • 🧂 1 tsp coriander
  • 🍋 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Blend ingredients into a paste.
  2. 2 Cook the paste to thicken.
  3. 3 Store in jars for future use.

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