Tastes from Morocco- Ingredients for Tagine

The Spicy Harissa is Mina’s surprisingly hot classic pepper sauce. Made with Mina’s special blend of 6 simple ingredients, this Spicy Harissa turns up the heat for more daring tastebuds; transforming plain plates into exotic experiences. Harissa, (pronounced ha-ree-sa ) is a spicy chili pepper sauce or paste made with chillies, garlic and olive oil. Some recipes include spices that are traditional to the region. It can be used as a condiment or as a cooking ingredient. The most common spices used for making harissa are cumin, caraway and coriander.

Fragrant and uniquely shaped beldi lemons are indigenous to Morocco where we handpick and naturally cure them in sea salt. The pulp and rind are essential to Moroccan cuisine where they are used in tagines and salads. They also compliment any dish that benefits from a lemony taste. These lemons faithfully reflect Morocco’s unique culinary history.

Green Picholine olives are carefully hand picked and naturally cured in water and sea salt. Enjoyed for their crisp yet tender texture, they are the perfect all-purpose green olives. Traditionally used in tagines and salads in Morocco, they are also a fantastic choice as table olives or paired with your favorite dish. These olives faithfully reflect Morocco’s unique culinary history.