How to Substitute Harissa Sauce for Harissa Paste

Question

I love your recipes with harissa. The recipes call for paste, but I can only find harissa sauce (Mina brand) in the store. How do I adjust the recipes to use the sauce instead of the paste? I've been using less olive oil, but I'm not sure if there's a better approach.
Thanks!

Elizabeth Mindreau · Accepted Answer

Hello,
Harissa sauce is harissa paste that has been loosed up with additional oil, so your instinct to use less oil is perfect. Adjust according to how you want the final taste and texture of a dish to be. Perhaps make note of the brand of Harissa sauce (or paste if you find it) and the adjustment you make next to each recipe so that you will know exactly what to do each time you make a dish.
Best,
The Milk Street Team

How to Substitute Harissa Sauce for Harissa Paste

Have a question for Milk Street experts?

Join the conversation