Is there anything worth waking up for in the morning like a hearty breakfast sandwich? A little sausage or bacon, a fried egg (yolk cooked to your preference), the cheese and bread of your choice, and voilà, you have achieved breakfast sandwich paradise. But if the same old is starting to get a little bit boring and you want to spice things up a bit, boy, do we have a suggestion for you. Whenever your next breakfast sandwich needs some perking up in the morning, consider slathering on some harissa.
Harissa, which hails from Tunisia, is a bold and flavorful paste or sauce that is made from chili peppers, olive oil, cumin, coriander, and garlic, plus other seasonings or herbs (depending on the recipe), and for some households. Just a dollop or drizzle on your breakfast bread — be it English muffins, bagels, croissants, etc. — adds a delightfully warm, smoky and spicy kick, combined with an aromatic North African flavor profile that complements each individual component of your breakfast sandwich and makes them all sing in harmony.
Other great breakfast uses for harissa Your use of harissa in the morning (or afternoon, for your late sleepers) doesn't have to end with breakfast sandwiches. There are numerous ways to use harissa that don't involve risking it slipping out the other end of the sandwich and onto your work clothes. First up? Shakshuka, which also hails from North Africa; that makes it the perfect vehicle onto which you can drizzle harissa.
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