Harira
Harira soup
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| Type | Soup |
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| Place of origin | Morocco |
| Main ingredients | Flour, tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, onions, rice, meat (beef, lamb, or chicken), olive oil |
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Harira (Arabic:حريرة) is a traditional Moroccan soup. It is popular as a starter but is also eaten on its own as a light snack. There are many variations and it is mostly served during Ramadan, although it can be made throughout the year.
The word "Harira" (Arabic:حريرة) is derived from the arabic word "Harir" (Arabic:حرير) meaning silky because of its consistency.
Harira's base-recipe is composed of the following ingredients, and may vary depending on regions in Morocco:
Lemon juice can also be added at serving time as well as salt and turmeric.
It is usually served with hard-boiled eggs sprinkled with salt and cumin, dates and other favorite dried fruits like figs, traditional honey sweets and other home-made special breads or crepes.
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