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لبلابي تونسي (تلخيص سريع) Lablabi Tounsi (résumé)

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Lablabi Tounsi

Cultural Context

Lablabi Tounsi is a traditional Tunisian dish that showcases the country's love for chickpeas and spices. Originating as a humble street food, it has become a beloved comfort food, especially during colder months. Typically enjoyed as a hearty lunch, this dish reflects the rich culinary heritage of Tunisia, with variations found across North Africa. Today, Lablabi is celebrated globally, often adapted to include different toppings and spices, making it a versatile and warming meal.

TunisianTNmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
400 grams chickpeas
1.5 liters water
1 tablespoon harissa
1 lemon
olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon harissa
bread

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha provides similar heat with less complexity.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and neutral in flavor.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and cost less.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu provides protein without cholesterol.

1

Soak 400 grams of chickpeas overnight in water.

2

Boil the chickpeas in 1.5 liters of water until tender, about 3 hours.

3

Mix 1 tablespoon of harissa with a cup of water and stir well.

4

Add the juice of 1 lemon and a bit of olive oil to the mixture.

5

Check the chickpeas and add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and another tablespoon of harissa if you like it spicy.

6

Add a cup of olive oil and mix well, letting it simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

7

Remove any foam that rises to the top while boiling.

8

Prepare the bread by tearing it into pieces and place it in bowls.

9

Add the chickpeas and broth over the bread until the broth is visible beneath the bread.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

potbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Tunisian Chickpea SoupLablabi

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