Australian Gourmet Traveller - (06)June 2020 (1)

Five of a kind

GOURMET TRAVELLER 29

WORDS GEORGIE MEREDITH. PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES MOFFATT. STYLING LAURA JACOBS. ALL PROPS STYLISTS OWN.

JAMLADYJAM

HARISSAPASTE

Alittlegoesalongwaywiththisfiery

pastefromtheYarraValley.Comprisingred

capsicum,chilliandotheraromaticherbs,ithas

arich,herbaceousqualityandperfectlysmooth

texture.Makesuretocookitorheatthrough,

inordertounlockitsfullflavourpotential.

$10for250gsprinklespices.com.au

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PETER WATSON

ROSE HARISSA

Condiment-king Peter Watson

has produced a pretty-much-

perfect rose harissa. Here, the

vibrant and fiery flavours of

chilli and red capsicum sing,

with the addition of rose petals

and water delivering a floral

counterbalance. There are

hints of cumin and coriander

too, giving this mellow paste

a bold Moroccan flavour.

$11.84 for 250g

peterwatson.com.au

JOSH AND SUE

PRESERVED LEMON

This unique, citrus-charged

condiment is a lovely twist on

the classic red harissa paste,

making preserved lemon

the hero rather than the

usual chilli. There is a solid hit

of mustard here, too, giving

this bright yellow paste a

powerful punch. An excellent

accompaniment for grilled fish.

8.95 for 190g

joshandsue.com.au

THE SPICE LIBRARY

TUNISIAN BLEND

Perth-based spice hub The

Spice Library has created a

flawless, salty-sweet harissa

brimming with Tunisian spices

such as caraway, coriander

seeds and cumin; a hefty dose

of salt binds these ingredients

together and creates a fantastic

rub for chicken or lamb.

$6.99 for 150g

thespicelibrary.com.au

MALOUF’S SPICE MEZZA

GREEN HARISSA

This coarsely blended harissa is

teeming with herbs and leaves

such as mint, coriander and

spinach. Compared to Malouf’s

classic red harissa, this mix has

a much milder flavour, although

white pepper and green chillies

bring a decent level of heat.

Swirl through a meat-based

stew or tagine for an added

layer of fragrance and piquancy.

$11.75 for 260g

essentialingredient.com.au

A jar of harissa is the ultimate pantry staple, ready to

spice up any soup, stew or marinade with a  ery kick.

Harissa