What can I substitute for Harissa?
The most common substitute: Zhug, 1:1 — Israeli, spicier.
What Harissa does in the dish: flavor and aroma. A good substitute does the same job.
🧮 How Much of Each Substitute?
Harissa Cups
Zhug Cups
Chili sauce + cumin + coriander By the ratio: 1 tbsp chili sauce + 1/2 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander
Hot paprika + olive oil + garlic By the ratio: To taste
Change any row and all the others update.
- Zhug · 1:1
Israeli, spicier # - Chili sauce + cumin + coriander · 1 tbsp chili sauce + 1/2 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander
Approximation # - Hot paprika + olive oil + garlic · To taste
Homemade version #
Recipes with Harissa → · All substitutes
