Description
Famous in restaurant kitchens all over the UK, Rose Harissa has a slow-burning chilli heat, balanced with sweet smokiness that adds real depth of flavour to any dish. It's one of their signature ingredients and bestsellers, developed from a secret recipe back in 1995. In North Africa, harissa is traditionally used to add a piquant kick to stews, soups and couscous. It also works well stirred into crème Fraiche or yoghurt to make a sauce or dressing, or in marinades. Rose Harissa is incredibly versatile and can add a creative spicy spark to any dish - even at breakfast time. Did you know? The name Harissa comes from the Arabic harasa, meaning ‘to poundÂ’ or ‘break into pieces.Â’ That's not far from a straight translation of the Italian pestare, to 'pound' or 'crush' - which is where they get the word 'pesto' from.IngredientsRehydrated red peppers, SOYA bean oil, spices, sunflower oil, garlic, salt, rose petals, acidity regulator: citric acid.
Key Features :
Authentic North African Flavor: Crafted from a traditional recipe developed in 1995, Belazu Rose Harissa offers a complex blend of spices and rose petals, delivering a slow-burning chili heat balanced with sweet smokiness.
Versatile Culinary Use: Ideal for enhancing a variety of dishes, including meats, vegetables, couscous, and stews. It can also be stirred into yogurt to create a flavorful sauce or dressing.
Country of Origin: UK
Manufacturer/Importer/Packed By: Belazu
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about this product
What is Belazu Rose Harissa?
Belazu Rose Harissa is a North African-style chilli paste made with rose petals, sold in a 170g jar. Belazu describes a slow-burning chilli heat balanced with sweet smokiness, from a recipe the brand developed in 1995.
What ingredients are in Belazu Rose Harissa?
Belazu Rose Harissa contains rehydrated red peppers, soya bean oil, spices, sunflower oil, garlic, salt, rose petals and citric acid as an acidity regulator. Soya is highlighted as an allergen, so anyone with a soya allergy should check the label. Please consult your doctor before use.
How can you cook with Belazu Rose Harissa?
Belazu Rose Harissa can be stirred into stews, soups and couscous, used in marinades for meat and vegetables, or mixed into yoghurt or crème fraîche to make a sauce or dressing. Belazu even suggests adding it at breakfast time.
How spicy is Belazu Rose Harissa?
Belazu Rose Harissa has a slow-burning chilli heat rather than a sharp, instant burn. The heat is balanced by a sweet, smoky depth of flavour, and the rose petals add a fragrant note to the blend of peppers and spices.
What does the word harissa mean?
The word harissa comes from the Arabic harasa, meaning to pound or break into pieces. Belazu points out a link with the Italian pestare, meaning to pound or crush, which is also the root of the word pesto.
How much harissa is in a Belazu jar?
Each Belazu Rose Harissa jar holds 170g of paste. Because the harissa is rich in flavour, a spoonful can season a stew, marinade or dressing, so one jar can be used across many different meals.
