Shakshuka is one of the world’s simplest yet most misunderstood dishes. Before it became a global brunch favorite, it was a slow-cooked Tunisian classic made with olive oil, peppers, and harissa. This guide traces its origins, meaning, authentic recipe, and how it evolved from home kitchens to café menus worldwide.

From Tunisian kitchens to Parisian bistros and global supermarkets, harissa’s journey tells a story of origin, not trend. Tunisia creates, the world adopts, and each jar carries the rhythm of a culture that lasts.

Harissa is Tunisia’s signature of warmth — sun-dried peppers, garlic, and olive oil turned into fire and soul. Discover its origins, ingredients, UNESCO heritage, and the craft behind Tunisia’s most iconic flavour.

A calm guide to the Tunisian food gifts that travel well – olive oil, harissa, dates and more – shaped by land, climate, and centuries of craft.

Shakshouka began in Tunisia, not Tel Aviv or Istanbul. Before it became a global brunch trend, it was a humble North African dish cooked in olive oil, tomatoes, and harissa. This story sets the record straight; calmly, and with pride.