Everything you need to know about harissa

BEST FOR SEASONING

Bart Harissa Spice Blend is a handy mix of warming, harissa-y spices – including cumin, chilli, coriander and cayenne – that can be sprinkled onto meat, veg or cheese for added kick. Makes a killer roast chicken.

BEST ALL-ROUNDER

Spruce up midweek meals with Cooks’ Ingredients Harissa Paste with Lemon, which adds smoky body and the zesty punch of preserved lemon to traybakes, stews, soups or a jar of pulses.

BEST FOR DIPPING

Made with jalapeños, green peppers and fermented green chillies, tangy Ottolenghi Green Harissa is a winner straight out of the jar. Swirl through yoghurt or labneh, drip over hummus or mix with mayo for an instant sandwich upgrade.

BEST FOR MARINADES

Belazu Rose Harissa Paste blends roasted red peppers with rose petals to create this quietly luxurious, fragrant marinade. While it’s a failsafe companion for meat, the floral additions come into their own when paired with veg. Think roasted carrots, grilled aubergines and seriously indulgent corn on the cob.