Makroudh: Tunisian Date-Filled Semolina Pastries Recipe
Makroudh, Tunisian diamond-shaped semolina pastries filled with date paste, fried until crisp and dipped in orange blossom syrup. The sweet of Kairouan and of Eid.
Category Tunisian Food
Tunisian food recipes that blew our mind whilst traveling through warm and vibrant Tunesia
Chorba Frik: Tunisian Lamb and Freekeh Soup Recipe
Chorba frik, Tunisian lamb soup with cracked green wheat, tomato, harissa and chickpeas, finished with dried mint. The soup that opens the Ramadan evening meal.
Slata Mechouia: Tunisian Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad Recipe
Slata mechouia, Tunisian grilled salad: charred green peppers, tomatoes, onion and garlic, chopped and dressed with olive oil, caraway and lemon, topped with tuna, egg and olives.
Ojja: Tunisian Eggs with Merguez, Tomato and Harissa Recipe
Ojja, Tunisian eggs in a spicy tomato, green pepper and harissa sauce with merguez sausage. A quick one-pan meal to eat straight from the pan with bread.
Slata Tounsiya: Fresh Tunisian Tomato Salad Recipe
Slata Tounsiya is a fresh Tunisian salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, and topped with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and olives. Dressed simply with olive oil, lemon juice, and sometimes a spoonful of harissa, it’s a refreshing side dish found on every Tunisian table.
Brik: Crispy Tunisian Egg & Tuna Pastry Recipe
Brik is one of Tunisia’s most iconic street foods: a delicate pastry filled with tuna, parsley, capers, and a whole egg, folded into a triangle and fried until golden and crispy. It’s crunchy on the outside, soft and savory inside, and often eaten with a squeeze of lemon. Served everywhere from street stalls to family kitchens, Brik is a Tunisian classic.
Pine Nut Tea: Soothing Tunisian Drink Recipe
Pine nut tea is a Tunisian specialty: hot, sweetened tea (usually green or black) served in tall glasses with a handful of pine nuts floating on top. It’s decadent, aromatic, and uniquely Tunisian — a drink that feels like a treat in itself.
Harissa: Authentic Tunisian Chili Paste Recipe
Tunisian Food Sides & Sauces Traditional Tunisian Harissa with Roasted Chili & Warm Spices. Serves 10 Calories 45 kcal Cuisine Tunisian ☆☆☆☆☆ No ratings yet. Be the first to rate it On this page: What is it · History ·…
Lamb Marqa: Slow-Cooked Tunisian Lamb Stew Recipe
Marqa is a hearty Tunisian stew, slow-simmered with tomatoes, spices, and tender lamb. Served with couscous or fresh bread, it’s a warming, bold dish that reflects Tunisia’s love of spice and comfort. This version uses lamb shoulder simmered in a tomato-based sauce with chickpeas and vegetables.
Tunisian Couscous Recipe — Spiced North African Classic
Couscous is Tunisia’s national dish — a fragrant semolina grain steamed and served with a rich sauce of meat, fish, or vegetables. Unlike Moroccan couscous, Tunisian couscous often has a spicy kick thanks to harissa, making it bold and deeply satisfying. This recipe brings together tender lamb (or fish), seasonal vegetables, and the signature flavors of North Africa in one dish.