Harissa

This spiced red chilli sauce is found throughout the Maghreb, especially in Tunisia and Morocco. In Algeria it is also known as dersa. It is served alongside almost everything savoury - from tagines to grilled fish, or just simply as a dip in which to immerse chunks of crusty bread. Although there are some good varieties of pre-made harissa now available, there are as many that are poorly made, so it’s always better to make your own. It lasts for up to 1 month in the fridge, or 3 months in