June 10, 2011 3:28 pm

Sauce of the Day: The Secret's in the Spicy Sauce!

For years I have been afraid of spicy food. I was always the person who vetoed any type of Indian, Mexican, or Thai cuisine suggested by my unlucky dinner partners. The result? In addition to friends and family dreading restaurant decision-time, I missed out on hundreds of some of the best dishes out there. Of course this goes for every food I resisted and didn’t appreciate as a child (I didn’t eat feta in Greece. Biggest regret in life? I think so).

However, over the past year I decided to venture into the complex, endless world of spice. I’m only a few months into the game, so I wouldn’t say I’m a spicy food newbie, but I don’t think I’m ready to enter into a relationship with a bottle of Tabasco sauce (unlike my brother who carries multiple on him). Due to my newfound love for all things pepper, I came across a Moroccan sauce called Mina Harissa. As a part of traditional Moroccan cuisine, Harissa sauce is used as a spread, a dip or drizzled on top of any dish that needs an extra kick. With the only ingredients being red bell pepper, red chili pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, white vinegar and salt, Mina Harissa sauce is a healthier, adventurous alternative to fat-laden dips, dressings and sauces that typically accompany our meals.

Tip: This sauce is delicious whether you dip or drizzle! Pair it with couscous, vegetables or a variety of meat to enhance your meal.

Photo credit: Casablanca Foods

— Written by Zoee Silber

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