How to make an authentic Moroccan Harira

Harira is more than just a soup. For most Moroccans, it is centre of the Iftar (Breaking fast) table. It has almost a cult status and it lives up to the hype. Harira is an amazing tomato soup. It’s a delicious mix of spices and fresh herbs, with vegetables (mainly tomato). You can cook it with or without meat but if you can, use bones and your Harira will be at whole other level !!!
Ingredients:
Beef - Cubed 200 g
Lentils 100 g
Chickpeas 100 g
Shaaria (Thin Pasta) 50 g
Smmen (Ghee) 2 tsp
Olive Oil 2 Tbsp
Salt 1.3 Tbsp
Pepper 1 tsp
Ginger 2/3 Tbsp
Turmeric 1 Tbsp
Cinnamon 1/4 tsp
Egg 1
Flour 50 g
Tomato Puree 400 g
Onions 1 Medium
Parsley 20 g
Cilantro 20 g
Bones 3 Small
Celery 70 g
Water for base mix 300 ml
Tomato Paste 40 g
Water for flour mix 400 ml
Water Hot 1000 ml
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[@Dawoud_Shirin]

Your channel rocks! I miss Morocco and moroccan food so much.

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Thank you so much ❤️. I hope you can go visit again otherwise I have some videos on how to make yourself some delicious Moroccan dishes 😄

[@infinitebirch]

simple and hearty, it looks so good! i think i'll give it a try

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Absolutely! Give it a try and let me know what you think !!! This is a huge part of the Moroccan culture and cuisine. It’s like borscht for Eastern Europe !

[@isaacyo]

Hi Simo, Moroccan female, living in the states who do not know how to cook- thank you for your channel to teach us how to cook Moroccan especially we didn’t visit our country for so long.

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Happy to share my knowledge. I went through the same thing also. Went to the US and couldn’t find a cook book or good recipes to work with and turned to KZbin !

[@tabiripetrovich517]

I absolutely love your vessels. Beautiful pottery. Thank you for sharing your culture with my kids and i - we really enjoyed it.

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Glad you enjoyed it. Greetings to the entire family 😊

[@halimahabbal8505]

I love everything about this video, from cooking process to sense of humour. Bravo brother, keep it up and happy Ramadan!

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Thanks a lot !!! Ramdane Kareem with happiness and good health in this month inchaelh !

[@hellod495]

fantastic soup, many thanks, I love the music so much

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Thank you for the feedback glad you like the food and music 😄

[@lamibra9805]

Thanks alot its amazing love it

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

I'm glad you like it

[@wwbyd]

This came out soooo good!!

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Awesome. Besseh o raha ❤️

[@mikecyber1693]

Wa l7adia ta ftyabe 😂 "who's cooking something solid and who's cooking something light" came out perfect by the way 👌 thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Darouri some 7edya and tne9ni9 😂. Besseha o raha and glad you liked it 😄

[@amirafeknous]

I am someone who really relies on measurements (just began learning how to cook) and my Moroccan mom who never uses measurements can’t help me much 🤪 I tried this the other day and IT WAS PERFECT!!!! It tasted JUST like my mom’s harira!!! My mom also watched the video and said it was 100% authentic and the same way she does it. Shukran bezaffff khoya, you are a lifesaver! Helping me learn my ancestors cooking!

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Your comment makes me so happy !!! This is exactly why I started this channel. Just to capture our traditional recipes and don’t let them disappear. Besseha o raha and ramadane monarak 😄

[@anouario]

Eyenec mizankoum

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

@@anouario that requires some skill 😁. That’s grandma’s style !

[@michellesab6016]

Jazakallah khair

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Wa iyyakum!

[@soufianemraouni5794]

I will prepare it tomorrow Inchalah based on ur video instructions ✌️

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Awesome ! Let me know how it comes out. I’m here if you have any questions !

[@IamaMagnet4Goodness]

Ramadan Kareem 🌙 this was delicious 🤤 Shukran❕🫶🏻

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Ramadane kareem 😊. I’m glad it come out good ❤️

[@MoroccanTeacher]

Under rated recipe and channel! Most of your recipes are on point!! I hope you get the recognition you deserve! Ramadan Moubarak Khoya

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Thank you so much ! Mbrouk ramdane. Inchaelah besseha o salama !

[@jasmincancook2359]

🕌✨ Great video as usual ☺️ Ramadan Mubarak

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Thank you Jasmin ! Ramadane Kareem !!! 😊

[@nitathomas1691]

Yum!

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Thank you !

[@jasminej6281]

Yummy ❤

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Thank you 😊

[@karenlowe641]

What an unusual mix of ingredients. Or a usual mix of ingredients in an unusual way? Looks delicious

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

It’s not a typical mix. Especially for a tomato soup, but it’s an amazing soup !!!

[@kulsoomraza6479]

❤❤❤

[@nuki82]

I dont live in mediterranean but chilean summer tomatoes works just as fine :)

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

For sure, I approve 😂

[@lamiaalam6581]

Emmmm I can smell it . It looks delicious 😍 you made it better than me llah yaatik sha 👏👏👏

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

I’m sure yours is excellent 😊. Mbrouk Remdane !!!

[@lamiaalam6581]

@@KuzinaWithSimo llah ybarek fik . Keep it up 👏👏

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Will certainly do. Thanks for the support !

[@asarinativenations2508]

I guess u add many things, it's look very thick but delicious .. Good job

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

It is a soup with a lot of ingredients and that is why it's so good. I think the thickness is just a personal choice but I can guarantee that it's delicious. Thank you for watching 😊

[@sharonwillson2658]

I love your video, since this Ramadan have not eaten harira so I want to make it my self. Kindly write out the ingredients and process on how to make it for me, thx.

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

The ingredients are below the video and for process, I don’t have anything written out but the video is quite clear. Thanks for the feedback 😊

[@nadiabengers6723]

👏👏👏👏

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Merci 😊

[@JulieAbushanab-xc4so]

Wow. I can’t wait until I try this recipe. I do have a question though. If I were to use a regular pot instead of a pressure cooker would that be ok? Any advice would be helpful. Thank you

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

You can, but you need to cook it until the chickpeas and lentils are done. My advise is to soak them for a long time, like 24 hours, so that they are quite soft. Another solution will be to par boil them. Hope that helps 😊

[@Dr.Nagyonfaj]

If you made a dry roux with the flour first, then mixed it with a little of the hot broth from the pot before stirring in - you would add a lot of flavor to the soup compared to the plain flour slurry.

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Sure you definitely can do that !

[@englishdarijalifestyle]

Great video! I love the aesthetics and background cultural info 👌 👏

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Thanks a lot ❤️💛

[@rahimahsurattee752]

Very well prepared. Look forward to try...is it only green lentils what abt normal yellow lentil like doing dalca ( popular gravy goes along with bryani) ?

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

In terms of lentils, you can use any type you want. They are more or less optional. Thank you !

[@marilinakati365]

Sbadri ramadan

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Chnahowa sbadri ? 😄

[@illyjaan]

Lalla lhrira in all its glory!! Thank you for this amazing and detailed recipe! I have a question please, if im using the Instant Pot would the cooking time be the same as when using the traditional pressure cooker?

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

They should be relatively close. But the main point is to have the chickpeas, lentils, and meat cooked. Those are the things that will take the longest. So to verify, just taste/test them, if they are soft then you can proceed with the flour, eggs, and shaaria. I hope that helps. Mbrouk 3wachrek o Ramadane Karrem 😊

[@illyjaan]

@@KuzinaWithSimo Makes sense! Cant wait to try your recipe :) Ramadan Mubarak Kareem et 3wacher mbrouka to you and your family💗

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Awesome ! Let me know how you like it. Also looking forward to your opinion. It will be on the thick side but that's how I like my hrira 😊.

[@gaila.8830]

Thank you for the recipe 😊 I'm a bit surprised because I just came back from Marrocco and all the Harira I had there were without meat. So is that ok too? 😊

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Street Harira is normally without meat to save on cost. At home you use meat because it adds flavor of course. At the end of the day, harira is good without meat as well 😊

[@DITBC]

Salaam Simo! Is there a vegetarian version of this recipe? I assume it wouldn’t require a pressure cooker. Would love to try it!

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Salam ! You can skip the meat entirely, it will still be flavorful. You don’t need the pressure cooker but you want to make sure that the chickpeas and lentils are soft. That’s it !!!

[@wuseling]

What can I take as alternative instead of sellerie (s. makes me sick)?

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

You can use leek instead. Should get you closer to the celery taste. 😊

[@khadijaejjorfi739]

Bon appétit

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Merci 😊

[@phoenixskyward9972]

Mash'Allah. Very delicious and professionally done. But, khoya, I have a question, when I was in Morocco, not far from El Jdida, they don't make it like this, no meat either and I got told off for trying to add chicken to it when I made it hahaha.. I guess each part of Morocco make it differently or is this the original main traditional style? 😅😂

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Thank you ! You can definitely make it without meat. Also there are regional variations. But I agree, no chicken in Hrira. Either no meat or beef. Not even lamb. I don’t think that adding chicken will make it worse. It will just not be authentic. At the end of the day, the meat is there for flavoring not as the main ingredient. Chicken doesn’t have a lot of flavor… Yes, I would say the way I make it is the main traditional way. 😊

[@phoenixskyward9972]

@@KuzinaWithSimo shoukran bro. ✌️

[@Laila-bb1fe]

Hi Simo, I’ve been using corn starch for thickening. It’s flavorless and you can’t tell any difference. I have celiac and I need to follow a strict GF diet. Your recipe looks yummy!! Thanks.

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

That would certainly work !!! Just few weeks ago I was diagnosed with a liver condition and I have to stop eating carbs, so I feel your pain ! I have to completely rework my diet. But yeah corn starch or even use cooked potatoes and carrots (blended) as a thickener ! I will start making more videos that have no gluten such as lentils and white beans. Also some Moroccan side dishes that are also gluten free. There is a lot of stuff we can eat still 😊😄💚💚

[@Laila-bb1fe]

I’m sorry to hear about your liver condition. It’s hard at first to modify the diet but with time it gets easier. I’ve been following GF diet for 10 years. The hard part is going to Morocco and maintaining it because almost all the tasty food has gluten. I’m grateful that I found out about it before it’s too late. Best of luck and بشفاء انشاء الله

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

@@Laila-bb1fe Yeah Morocco will be a challenge. You will have to refuse so many treats but health is the most important thing ! Ramadane Kareem !!!

[@Neta303]

How can I make this vegetarian? Would you suggest adding anything to retain flavour if there is no meat?

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

I made it so many times without meat. It's also great. I would sugest a little more olive oil and one more egg !

[@oafybread]

Hi Simo! I'm all prepped to make your recipe, but just wanted to ask: if I'm making the harira in advance and will be keeping a few portions in the fridge, do you recommend holding off on thickening the harira and/or adding the thin pasta (i bought Daria brand angel hair)? Just worried the pasta might absorb all the liquid or the soup get too 'lumpy'!

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Hello ! Yes. You can hold off on thickening and pasta until you are ready to serve. Should not take long for it to be ready. I would say if you are planing to prepare Harrira in advance, I would freeze it and not keep it in the fridge. After two days in the fridge, it tends to develop a bit of acidity. I hope that helps 😊

[@oafybread]

@@KuzinaWithSimo that's very helpful, thank you!!

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

@@oafybread besseha o ra7a. Enjoy 😊

[@oafybread]

@@KuzinaWithSimo have just made it and even without bones it is amazing!! it took longer as i don't have a pressure cooker but i can't wait to make it again and to try your other recipes -- thanks so much!

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

@@oafybread excellent !!! I’m glad it came out good. I LOVE lehrira!!!

[@chrisdryer]

this one sounds like it is for me... I got an Instapot!

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

It's a very hearty soup. It's a tomato soup on a whole different level !!! Definitely give it a try !

[@valf156115]

It it possible to make without a pressure cooker? If yes, how?

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

You will have to cook it longer that is all. Cook until the meat, chickpeas, and lentils are soft. You might need to add water again if it reduces so much but otherwise no difference.

[@JohnElHanafi]

When we were kids we hated Harira and always had it last LOL We always rushed to eating starchy food like Melwi and milk and coffee and fill up with Zmita LOL This is a great recipe Simo, I am going to attempt to make a video of it; i like that you made it a bit thick, just the way i like it. Also, who didn't have Harira all scattered on their ceilings LOL - Say hi to Lawalida xoxo

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Now, I really miss it eevery ramadane and I trully enjoy it. Let me know how it comes out. I need your honest opinion :)

[@JohnElHanafi]

@@KuzinaWithSimo You motivated me to make Harira, and your recipe is incredibly delicious! I hope I provided credits on my video's description to your channel. Thanks Simo!!

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

@@JohnElHanafi nice 👍🏼 I’m glad you like it brother 😊

[@olawilkinson2742]

Sorry if i asked many question but if i timed everything with 10, it become 500g flour....would that be too much??

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

For thickening, you can do it your style. If you are making 100g per person, you want it to be a little light. So I would add little by little until you like the consistency ! 😊

[@ZaharahFitness]

Brother if I’m not using pressure cooker then how much water should I use?? Please let me know thanks 🙏

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Start with the same amount of water but add just half a cup at a time, if the chickpeas or the lentils are not done yet. You can always reduce it at the end by cooking on high heat, just make sure to stir so that you don’t burn the bottom. My advise in general is, cut the meat into very small pieces and the chickpeas and lentils have to be hydrated over night.

[@reeferfranklin]

My local grocery store used to make Harira during the month of Ramadan, many years ago, I fell in love with it and haven't really had it since, though I would pretty much eat it every single day back then & I'm not even Muslim.

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

It’s really an everyday soup. I would eat it everyday also. I love it as a breakfast. It reminds of the time as a kid, before you start fasting, you have left overs for breakfast 😄

[@Natalka78finland]

Salam aleikum Simo, as a foreigner to Moroccan kitchen who has cooked some bowles of Harira before (thanks to my hubby) I dare to say you don't need to soak 3das (lentils) beforehand. They are just fine going straight to the soup. Planning on publishing new recipes any time soon?

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Wa3alaykom salam, yes if you cook it in the pressure cooker, you can get away with it. I soak them and chickpeas so that I don’t have to cook it for too long. I’m working on a rghayef video 😊

[@Natalka78finland]

@@KuzinaWithSimo great, cant wait for new videos. Meanwhile, have a productive Ramadan, full of blessings !

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

@@Natalka78finland Thank you and same to you. Ramadane mobarak 😊

[@lahannah1224]

can i use a crockpot instead?

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Yes ! Definitely.

[@rahimahsurattee752]

Salam ramadhan bro… is green lentils same as green beans?

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Salam ! Ramadane Kareem. No they are different so make sure to get lentils. Beans are something entirely different 👍🏼

[@olawilkinson2742]

Hi am planning an Iftar in our youth club and i need a recipe that is enough for 100 pepole, it will be small serving of Harira as we will be making other dishes. so its about 100g per person. How much indgridents i need??

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

The recipe technically can do 10 ppl with 100g each. So 10 times the ingredients. Seems like a big party 😊. Enjoy !!!

[@olawilkinson2742]

@@KuzinaWithSimo Thank you. Yes its a big Iftar at the youth club

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

@@olawilkinson2742 Amazing ! Good luck and let me know how it goes. I hope the recipe, as we say, y7emer lik lewjeh ☺️

[@olawilkinson2742]

@@KuzinaWithSimo I have made Hariria many times and I love it ...but not for 100 pepole and am worried as many are from Morrocoo lol

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

@@olawilkinson2742 Cooking in big quantities is difficult. I once cooked for a wedding of 50. It helps do all of the prep ahead of time. Have all of the ingredients ready in front of you, otherwise you might forget something. It’s a challenge but it’s fun 😄

[@ayeshaomair6586]

What's the difference between tomato puree and tomato paste

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

Tomato purée is tomatoes peeled and blended into a liquid form. Paste is concentrated and dried. Also paste form 😄

[@Bagpuss88]

Thanks for asking that question,I'm going to try making this tonight for Iftar & and I was also confused about the difference between the 2😅

[@taoufikelmiri]

Looks delicious but you forgot the most important ingredient that makes Harira a lot tastier which is stock cubes

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

I try to just use lots of bones but of course you can use the cubes 😄

[@msajir2197]

😂

[@nickj.a.6054]

Hi, thanks for sharing! I find your recipe one of the best I have seen for harira. just one question - do you use a little bit of hot pepper paste ( I mean harissa) for harira or not?

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

I’m glad you like the recipe. That would be a personal preference. Generally nothing spicy with Harira as, the stomach is normally sensitive during ramadane. I personally just add some lemon to the Harira. I would say no one that I know adds harissa to Harira. Of course, if it tastes better that way go ahead 😊

[@nickj.a.6054]

@@KuzinaWithSimo that was an immediate answer! I am impressed, thanks. I am cooking the harira right now and your recipe was quite helpful. you are right about the sensitivity of the stomach during the fastting period (at least I experience it many times)

[@KuzinaWithSimo]

@@nickj.a.6054 I’m generally fast with answers. It’s a small channel. So feel free to drop in your questions or how you like a recipe or not like it.