25 Most Popular Dishes in Tunisia – Tunisian Dishes with Recipes – Chef's Pencil

25 Most Popular Dishes in Tunisia – Tunisian Dishes with Recipes – Chef's Pencil

HomeCooking Tips, Recipes25 Most Popular Dishes in Tunisia – Tunisian Dishes with Recipes – Chef's Pencil

Tunisia is a unique country; its name conjures up images of beaches coasts history and tourism. And of course the hospitable Tunisian people.

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Despite its similarity to well-known Arab dishes Tunisian cuisine is characterized by unique twists and refinement. What sets Tunisian cuisine apart from other culinary traditions and cultures is the authentic way in which ingredients often from the sea are used.

The cuisine is rich in starches fruits vegetables and seafood. And while lamb is traditionally favored in Tunisia chicken is now more widely used. In terms of cooking methods food is generally grilled fried or stewed in olive oil. Butter and cream are rarely used except in desserts. Although Tunisian cuisine is not particularly varied it is known for its use of fresh seasonal ingredients from the Mediterranean region.

Spicy Harissa and many other spices olive oil hot red pepper tomatoes and garlic are widely used in Tunisian cuisine. The approach is often called "sun kitchen" because it relies heavily on olive oil spices tomatoes fish and meat.