Tunisia is located in the northern part of Africa, geographically very close to Europe, over the centuries the powerful empire of the "wind and water rotation", not only left a lot of history and architectural monuments here, but also on today's Tunisian people's lives have a long-lasting impact on the fullest manifestation of the cultural integration is the people's diet. Therefore, Tunisian cuisine, both the African wild simplicity, more Arabian sweetness, and Mediterranean sophistication. As the national dish of Tunisia, couscous is widely loved by locals and tourists alike, and is a specialty that many people will never forget after tasting it. On our trip to Tunisia, couscous was an essential part of almost every meal. That which looks like millet and tastes a bit like millet is actually steamed with wheat and other flours. With dried fruits, vegetables, chickpeas, lamb, chicken, etc., it becomes a delicious Tunisian national dish.　Couscous is not only the national dish of Tunisia, it is the national dish of every country in the Maghreb region, and in Morocco it is also a must for every meal.

In addition to couscous, I was also impressed by Tunisia's 'smothered lamb', which is said to be the most famous specialty in southern Tunisia. Lamb, potatoes, tomatoes, green peppers, salt, pepper and other ingredients and seasonings are mixed into a jar, then the mouth of the jar is sealed with a noodle and buried in a sand pit simmering under the charcoal fire, or grilled in a modern way, and the delicacy comes out of the oven after about an hour. The lamb is crispy but not mushy, the potatoes are soft and flavorful, and the overall taste is light but not greasy, making it very tasty. It is said that in Tunisian tradition, the dish is opened in a unique way, with the chef using a wooden stick to break the tawa directly into the pot, which is instantly filled with flavor, rather like a ceremonial champagne celebration. We've never really seen it in this form, though.

Tunisia's staple food is pasta, and bread, cakes and rice are very popular. The local people have light tastes, and when they have guests at home, they usually roast a whole lamb. In addition, there are many local specialties, such as the Tunisian national dish known as Gus Gus, fish chowder, lard ham cake, lamb, fried egg triangles, etc. is a rare taste of good taste. The daily diet of Tunisians is mainly healthy Mediterranean food. Long ago Tunisians started using durum wheat, wheat, couscous and olive oil to cook their food. Although Tunisian hotels offer excellent international cuisine, Tunisian food is consistently very flavorful and mostly processed in local products. Smothered lamb is the most famous specialty of southern Tunisia. The lamb is crispy but not mushy, the potatoes are soft and flavorful, and the overall taste is light but not greasy. The practice of smothering cured meat and Chinese called chicken is the same, are the ancient civilization bred specialties, the taste also have the characteristics of the return to basics, absorb the essence of the earth, delicious and natural.

In Tunisia, there is a very special drink - mint tea, which can be called the national drink of Tunisia. The main ingredients of this tea are green tea, mint leaves, sugar, you can also ask to add pine nuts, the flavor of sweet, lingering aftertaste, very refreshing and warm stomach. Holding it on a cold rainy street, a chilly harbor, or a sunset beach makes you the happiest person in the world. The moment the mint tea enters your throat, an indescribable feeling of satisfaction spreads throughout your body As early as the third century B.C., the Tunisian people's winemaking technology has been very advanced, and in the 19th century, with the arrival of the French and Italians to modernize the wine industry. Located on the Mediterranean coast, the abundant light and sandy soil create favorable conditions for the growth of grapes. Tunisian wines are high in alcohol, moderate in acidity and smooth in flavor. Rosé is the most popular wine in Tunisia, accounting for half of the total production... Tunisia is located in North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea and connected to the Sahara Desert. Tunisian cuisine has its own unique flavor, perhaps due to the bright sunshine and syrupy breeze of the Mediterranean Sea, and the fusion of Arabian cuisine and the essence of French cuisine. What is more praiseworthy is that while savoring Tunisian food, the meal is accompanied by Carthaginian wines, picturesque landscapes, beautiful and moving performances of songs and dances, carefully created elegance and Tunisian life can never be separated from the green olive oil and strong coffee.