Food in Tunisia is diverse: Tunisian cuisine uses a lot of olive oil and spices (saffron, coriander, anise, cinnamon).
Food in Tunisia
The diet of Tunisians consists of vegetables, fruits, legumes, “harissa” (sauce based on butter, parsley, pepper and garlic), meat (chicken, lamb, goat meat, beef), bread (lavash, long loaf), seafood (shellfish, shrimp, octopus). And their favorite sweet dishes are halva, candied fruits, candied nuts, cakes and other oriental sweets.
Tunisian cuisine is a mix of Asian and European, Eastern and French cuisines.
In Tunisia, it is worth trying “brik” (lamb with vegetables in dough), shorba frik (lamb soup), mergues (spicy sausages), fricasse (fried sandwiches with peppers, olives and tuna).
Where to eat in Tunisia?
At your service:
- cafe-snack bars;
- fast food establishments;
- restaurants of three categories - 1-3 forks (the greater the number of “forks”, the higher the category of the restaurant, and hence the level of service and variety of dishes).
If the cost of food is important to you, then you should know that seafood is quite expensive in Tunisia, so the fish menu in any institution will cost you more.
Drinks in Tunisia
Popular drinks in Tunisia are green tea, coffee, palm milk, juices, beer, wine.
In Tunisia, it is worth trying red, tart wine "Chateau Mornag", white - "Muscat de Celebia", pink - "View de Tibar" and "gray" wine - "Gris de Tunisie" (it is made from grapes that grow on the sand) …
In addition, you should pay attention to the fig vodka “Bukha” and the liqueur “Tibarin” (it is made from herbs and dates).
Alcoholic drinks can be purchased not only in bars and restaurants, but also in General state stores (in wine departments).
When it comes to soft drinks, you will surely enjoy mint green tea, which is usually served with pine nuts.
Gastronomic tour to Tunisia
Tunisia will delight gourmets with its cozy little restaurants serving national dishes generously seasoned with local spices.
As you dine and dine in Tunisian restaurants, you will find that local dishes are reminiscent of French, Arabic, Italian and Turkish cuisines: every gastronomic establishment in Tunisia will offer you tuna, sardines, dorado and seabass, swordfish and mullet.
Tunisia is famous for its lamb dishes, so in local establishments you should definitely try spicy ribs, grilled steaks, lamb in pots.
Since many Tunisian restaurants offer their guests to feast on dishes, portions of which are designed for two, then when ordering a soup or meat dish, it is advisable to ask for 2 cutlery (here it is normal for 2 visitors to eat from one plate).
Going on a tour of Tunisia, you will have the opportunity to taste many delicious dishes.
