Tunisian Recipes

Makroudh (مقروض ) is a traditional sweet pastry in North Africa and in Malta. Filled with dates and nuts or almond paste, that has a diamond shape, the name derives from this characteristic shape. The dough is made with a combination of semolina and flour, which gives the pastry a…

Ghrayba (غريبة) is a type of cookie prepared in the Maghreb and other parts of the Arab world. It is a round, shortbread cookie made with flour, sugar, butter, and usually almonds. It is often served with coffee or mint tea. Prepare the ghrayba dough Mix the flour and sugar.…

Here is the Tunisian Chorba {شوربة} which is a vermicelli soup, well flavored with spices such as turmeric, ginger and paprika. The addition of wild mint gives it a very good taste. A traditional Tunisian soup and very easy to make. It is an ideal soup when it is cold,…

Zlabia is an oriental sweetness found throughout the Maghreb. The recipes vary according to the country, region or family secrets but they all have in common their beautiful orange and brilliant color as well as an intertwined appearance. Since zlabia dough requires a very long rest time, it should be…

The Omek Houria recipe is a well-known Tunisian recipe which literally means your mom (Omek) the fairy (Houria). On a spicy basis, this carrot recipe is a childhood memory that we used to savor by calling it the carrot salad of “your mother who stings (nt)” because of the harissa…

Tunisia ojja merguez well raised dish composed of tomato , eggs and harissa it is the basis of this recipe there are variants it is prepared in different ways you can add merguez, also vegetables like potato , peppers etc … or simply tomato sauce and eggs this is called…

Tunisian chakchouka is a delicious vegetable starter that is served hot or cold and which is very popular during Ramadan, accompanied by beghrir. We can compare it to the traditional French ratatouille. The Tunisian chakchouka is very easy to prepare and is a dietetic dish par excellence. Prepare the chakchouka…

Brick is nowadays used in many recipes for traditional cuisine, fusion or exotic cuisine. Discover the history of this particular dough that makes gourmet meals happy! This side dish can be accompanied by a salad or accompany a good soup such as Harira. The history of the brick So, the…

In the Tunisian cuisine, the Tajine is one of the most famous and traditional recipe through ages. With the combination of chesse and vegetables and a little touch of hot spices, this tajin will take away your mind and makes you curious to discover more about tunisian culinary . Preparation…

These yoyos or Tunisian youyou are usually dipped in honey or sweet syrup. There are many sprinkled with sesame seed but personally I think it breaks a little side donuts and prefers sprinkle with icing sugar or leave soaked in syrup. In any case, these Tunisian donuts are real delights to…

Many layers of filo dough, separated with melted butter and vegetable oil, are laid in the pan to get Baklava (Baklawa). A layer of chopped nuts usually walnuts or pistachios, we can also use hazelnuts and place it on top, then more layers of filo. So to day we will…

There is many Tunisian specialty from Djerba the most famous one is Djerbian rice (or rouz jerbi). It is a recipe based on seafood or meat accompanied by many vegetables, and prepared with spices and garlic. The special feature of this recipe is to be steamed in a couscous. It…