Harissa as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Harissa is absolutely in that category. The subtly tangy quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. pomegranate does work that no substitute can replicate.

the Armenian genocide shaped diaspora communities who carried the cuisine globally. There's something about the an Armenian diaspora community event context that reinforces the comfort effect. pomegranate wine alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.