Haha, yes, choosing only three was definitely the hardest part. Tunisian food has so many dishes that I felt a little guilty leaving the others out.

I think you made a good choice starting with brik, especially with tuna, egg and a squeeze of lemon, although I should warn you that it is fried, so I wouldn’t exactly call it the healthiest thing on the table. But when it is hot and crispy, it is really hard to resist.

For a meat dish, since you enjoy beef, chicken and mutton, I would personally recommend Tunisian couscous with lamb first. The meat becomes very tender and the couscous absorbs all the flavor from the sauce, vegetables and spices, so it gives you a really complete idea of Tunisian home cooking. If you prefer something more grilled and smoky, then merguez would be another great choice, especially with bread, salad and a little harissa on the side.

So your tasting order is getting serious now: brik first, lamb couscous after that, and makroudh with mint tea to finish. At this point, I think you would need to come to Tunisia very hungry.

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