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　　Where did harissa originate? Harissa originated in Tunisia and is widely used throughout the Maghreb region.

　　What are some common uses of harissa? Harissa is used in slow-cooked dishes, marinades, tagine stews, couscous, and dips and as a condiment for sandwiches, eggs, bread, and pizza.

　　What is the significance of harissa in Tunisia? Harissa is considered “the national condiment of Tunisia” and is part of UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2022.

　　harissa, spicy North African paste traditionally made from dried Tunisian baklouti or other peppers combined with olive oil and usually seasoned with coriander, salt, garlic, and other spices. Originally from Tunisia, harissa is widely used throughout the Maghreb region and is common in Algerian, Libyan, and Moroccan cuisines as an ingredient in slow-cooked dishes, marinades, tagine stews, couscous, and dips, as well as a condiment for sandwiches, eggs, bread, pizza, and more. It has been called “the national condiment of Tunisia,” and the making of harissa and its importance to culinary and food traditions in Tunisia earned it a place ...(100 of 733 words)

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