Tunisian Recipes
Ajloog (Spicy Garlic and Olive Oil Dip)
Ingredients:
- 1 bulb garlic, peeled
- 1 tsp harissa
- 1/2 tsp caraway or cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Mash garlic with salt in a mortar or food processor.
- Add harissa and spices. Blend until smooth.
- Drizzle olive oil and mix into a creamy paste. Serve with bread or grilled meats.
Hoot Mukli (Fried Fish with Olive Oil)
Ingredients:
- 4 small whole fish (sardines, red mullet, etc.)
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp caraway
- Salt, pepper, olive oil for frying
- Lemon wedges
Instructions:
- Clean and season fish with spices and salt.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and fry fish until golden and crispy.
- Serve with lemon wedges and bread.
Kabkabou (Fish Stew with Olives)
Ingredients:
- 2 fish steaks (e.g. tuna or grouper)
- 2 tomatoes, grated
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Capers, lemon slices, spices (paprika, turmeric)
Instructions:
- Sauté onion and spices in olive oil. Add tomatoes and simmer 5 mins.
- Add fish, olives, lemon, and capers. Cover and simmer 20–30 minutes.
- Serve with crusty bread or couscous.
Chakchouka (Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce)
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 2–3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Harissa, salt, cumin
Instructions:
- Sauté onion and pepper in olive oil. Add tomatoes, harissa, and spices.
- Simmer until thick. Crack eggs over the sauce and cover.
- Cook until eggs are just set. Serve with flatbread.
Mechouia Salad (Grilled Vegetable Salad)
Ingredients:
- 4 green peppers
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Tuna, olives, or eggs for topping (optional)
Instructions:
- Grill all vegetables until charred. Peel and finely chop.
- Mash garlic and mix with vegetables and olive oil.
- Top with tuna, eggs, or olives if desired. Chill before serving.