What does the cryptic crossword clue "Aromatic paste — mostly strong, is it? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Aromatic paste". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HAR (synonym="HAR") + IS (synonym="IS") + SA (synonym="it") = HARISSA; definition: "Aromatic paste —" The answer is HARISSA.

Aromatic paste — mostly strong, is it? (7)

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