Instead of tomato paste, switch things up with Belazu's Rose Harissa, which adds a slow-building heat and botanical depth to sauces and soups.
Belazu uses its earthy Rose Harissa as the base for this bold and fiery chili paste, which has the perfect amount of smokiness from the addition of chipotle peppers. It's earthy but not overwhelmingly smoky, so you can still savor the fruity depth of the other chilies. The harissa's spiciness is complemented by rich balsamic vinegar of Modena and dark muscovado sugar, which bring out the natural sweetness of the chilies without overpowering the paste. Bright cinnamon rounds out the harissa, which we sometimes treat as a complexly spiced chipotle paste.
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Use this harissa as a tableside garnish for North African dishes, or as a base for soups. Blend 3 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon Smoked Chili Harissa to make a smoky compound butter to smear on roasted or grilled meats, broiled salmon or even simple warmed chickpeas. Try swilling it into tomato or lentil soup or adding a dab to most any lamb dish, especially lamb burgers.