Why Chorba deserves more attention

Chorba rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The deeply savoury complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using olive oil correctly takes real skill.

Tunisian cuisine is the spiciest of the Maghreb cuisines thanks to the importance of harissa. I encountered it first in a market food stall and that context helped me understand it properly. fresh lemon juice is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Chorba is the dish to start with.