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Tunisia Recipes

North Africa’s harissa-loving Mediterranean coast. Not sure what to eat in Tunisia? Start with Couscous bel Hout, Brik, Makroudh and Lablabi. Here are 6 authentic Tunisia recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Shakshuka bel HarissaTunis, Tunisia · easy · 35 minEggs poached directly in a fiery, harissa-laced pepper and tomato sauce, eaten from the pan with bread.
LablabiTunis, Tunisia · easy · 35 minChickpeas in garlicky cumin broth ladled over torn bread, hit with harissa, lemon, and a soft egg, Tunisia’s working breakfast.
Couscous bel HoutTunis, Tunisia · medium · 90 minTunisian fish couscous: steamed semolina under a spicy tomato broth of fish and vegetables.
BrikTunis, Tunisia · medium · 25 minA crisp fried pastry parcel with a runny egg, tuna, and herbs inside, the essential Tunisian starter-lunch.
MakroudhTunis, Tunisia · medium · 65 minDiamond-shaped semolina pastries filled with spiced date paste and soaked in honey, a Tunisian and Maghrebi classic.
Mloukhia (Jute Leaf Beef Stew)Tunis, Tunisia · medium · 260 minA dark, glossy Tunisian stew of powdered jute leaves slow-cooked with olive oil and beef until silky and almost black.
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