Tunesian diet

ninikins · #1 (**permalink**) 03-11-07

What is the traditional Tunesian diet like? What is the basic ingredient? Is it rice or bread? Or somethinhg completely different?

pej · #2 (**permalink**) 04-11-07

Couscous is the Tunisian staple, and bread is served on the side, often with a dish of harissa (minced hot peppers, spices and olive oil) for dipping the bread in. All sorts of fruit and vegetables that are in season are eaten and meats include mutton, goat, turkey, chicken, camel...

ninikins · #3 (**permalink**) 04-11-07

Sounds like I could find quite some good stuff as a vegetarian there. What is Moroccan bread like?

tater03 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-11-07

Has anyone on here tried camel before? I had no idea that this was eaten. Just curious as to what it is like? Thanks

pej · #5 (**permalink**) 05-11-07

I have not tried it, but my husband assures me it is good.

tater03 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-11-07

That's kind of funny you should say that because when my husband assures me I will like something you almost can bet that I won't.

Grace 111 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-11-07

I haven't tried it. But being from Minnesota, we have eaten venison, partridge, and bear. I didn't like the bear at all. Venison is delicious when cooked with the right herbs and seasonings.

pej · #8 (**permalink**) 08-11-07

Well I haven't tried it as there has been no opportunity, but I would not hesitate.

Grace 111 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-11-07

Well it has a strong flavor but I tried several dishes on my trip to India. If I came for a visit there I would love to try the food. Even the spicy ones !

tater03 · #10 (**permalink**) 11-11-07

If it is really strong then I probably wouldn't like it all that much. I have had vensison and some other things. My husband is a hunter but I don't care for the real gamey tasting meat.