Harissa

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 cuisi…

I was looking forward to Harissa here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The subtly tangy character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with madzoon yoghurt or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. Armenia claims the world's oldest win…

You can taste history in Harissa if you know what to look for. the Armenian genocide shaped diaspora communities who carried the cuisine globally. The rich from slow-cooked lamb character reflects those layers — madzoon yoghurt doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition. The a fa…

I made Harissa for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The rich from slow-cooked lamb profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced lamb shoulder used that way before. the Armenian genocide shaped diaspora communit…