Harira
 Harira | |
| Type | Soup |
|---|---|
| Region or state | |
| Main ingredients | Flour, tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, onions, rice, meat (beef, lamb, or chicken), olive oil |
Harira (Arabic: الحريرة al-ḥarīra) is a traditional Moroccan soup prepared in Morocco[1].[2][3][4] Moroccan harira is a traditional Moroccan dish that contains lentils, tomatoes and many other spices like salt,cinnamon,turmeric and many others . It is popular as a starter but is also eaten on its own as a light snack. There are many variations and it is mostly served during Ramadan, although it can be made throughout the year.[5]
Harira is a must have dish on Ramadan table in Morocco and is eaten with the popular Moroccan sweet “ Chebbakia”. Like Muslims, who traditionally have the filling soup for Iftar meals, Jews break their fast with it during Yom Kippur.[6]
Origin[edit]
According to the historian of Jewish food Gil Marks, Harira originated in Morocco.[7]
Preparation[edit]
Harira's base recipe is composed of the following ingredients, and may vary depending on regions:
- Tadouira - a thickening mixture made from flour and water and sometimes canned tomato paste, which is added at the end of the cooking process.[8]
- tomatoes and tomato concentrate
- lentils
- chickpeas
- fava beans
- onions
- rice
- beaten eggs
- small amount of meat: (beef, lamb or chicken)
- a spoon or two of olive oil.
The stock, usually lamb, is well-seasoned with cinnamon, ginger, turmeric or another coloring agent like saffron, and fresh herbs such as cilantro and parsley.[9]
Lemon juice can also be added at serving time. The soup tastes best if it has been allowed to rest overnight.[10]
It is usually served with hard-boiled eggs sprinkled with salt and cumin, dates and other favorite dried fruits like figs, traditional honey sweets and other homemade special breads or crepes.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ [1] collinsdictionary.com
- ^ Ken Albala (2011). Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. p. 9. ISBN 978-0-313-37626-9.
- ^ Bonn, Charles (1999). "Paysages litteraires algeriens des années 90 : TEMOIGNER d'UNE TRAGEDIE ?". Paysages littéraires algeriens des années 90: 1–188.
- ^ El Briga, C. (1996-08-01). "Ennayer". Encyclopédie berbère (in French) (17): 2643–2644. doi:10.4000/encyclopedieberbere.2156. ISSN 1015-7344.
- ^ Berry, Vava (2012). Soup: fresh, healthy recipes bursting with seasonal flavour. London: Pavilion Books. p. 66. ISBN 978-1-909108-50-9.
- ^ "Recipe: How to make harira". Jewish Journal. 12 March 2015.
- ^ Marks, Gil (2010-11-17). Encyclopedia of Jewish Food. HMH. ISBN 978-0-544-18631-6.
- ^ "Tadouira". Cuisine Marocaine (in French). Retrieved 17 January 2020.
- ^ "Classic Moroccan Harira: Tomato, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup". The Spruce Eats.
- ^ "Harira Soup". The New York Times.
External links[edit]
Media related to Harira at Wikimedia Commons
- Recipe for harira by Robert Carrier at the BBC's Good Food Guide
