They are usually offered at weddings and other celebrations. They can also be served with a cup of mint tea or a cup of coffee.

This is one of Tunisian's favourite street food. It is a savoury fried doughnut filled with tuna, boiled egg, olives, harissa, and boiled potato.

This is a basic but effective salad, containing tomato, onion and cucumber. Some chefs might add beans, egg and tuna . It is normally served with olive oil and lemon on top, and sometimes with Harissa as well.

Harissa is a North African spice blend that's essential for making Tunisian food. You can find it as a premade spice blend, you can make your own, or you can use it as a Harissa paste. Made from red chilies, make sure you know what you're doing! It packs a ton of heat into every bite.

Probably the most famous and traditional Tunisian dish. Most restaurants and hotels have it on their menu, and some street shops as well. It is a delicate pastry dough called Malsouka, which is fried and stuffed with egg, parsley and tuna. It is served with lemon . Its shape may vary slightly, being normally a triangle (like a folded pizza). You can find other fillings as well, such as cheese, potatoes or shrimps. High-quality briks seems to be multi-layered and dryer than the rest. It is generally served as the second course during Ramadan, which is the main reason

Sweet, very sweet. The Tunisian version of American doughnuts. It is a round-shaped flour dough fried in oil and sprinkled with sugar or honey. They are delicious but you need to be prepared for a sugar boost. It is highly recommended to eat them hot. So they will prepare it for you on-demand, and then goes from the frying pot to your hand.

This is the Tunisian version of a frittata, quiche or tortilla. It is made with beaten eggs, grated cheese, meat and various vegetable fillings, and baked like a large cake. It is normally served as a free snack before meals in restaurants, but you can also buy it as a main dish

This delicious tomato and egg dish is a popular Tunisian breakfast. The name comes from the Tunisian Arabic slang for "mixture." The tomato sauce is flavored with garlic, chili peppers, and spices, and the eggs are poached. You will typically find it served in either a skillet or in a tagine.

You simply can't claim to be familiar with Tunisian food if you haven't tasted it! It is the country's national dish . Originated by the Berbers who still inhabit southern Tunisia, but you can easily find this popular dish available around the world now. Couscous is made from semolina wheat that is rolled into tiny pieces. Traditional Tunisian couscous is typically served with chicken, fish, beef, or lamb, and usually there are vegetables and peppers mixed in.