Harissa festival celebrates Tunisia’s iconic chili paste

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In Nabeul, Tunisia’s harissa festival draws locals and global visitors to celebrate the spicy, brick-red chili paste central to Tunisian cuisine.

Held from January 3 to 5, 2025, this year's festival marked its 10th edition, drawing enthusiasts from around the globe to celebrate the iconic spicy condiment that has become synonymous with Tunisian cuisine.


Made from sun-dried red peppers blended with garlic, vinegar, and spices, harissa is a staple in homes and restaurants across North Africa and beyond.

"Harissa is a love story," said Chahida Boufayed, a local chef and festival participant. Surrounded by strings of peppers, she showcased her homemade recipe, blending traditional techniques with her own spice variations.

Nabeul is the largest city in Tunisia’s harissa producing region of Cap Bon. 

The festival has grown in prominence since UNESCO added harissa to its intangible cultural heritage list in 2022, recognizing it as an integral part of Tunisian culinary traditions. Variants on display featured cumin, coriander, and smoked peppers, offering flavors from tangy to fiery.


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By [Atef Jabrallah]

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  1. Fredj ZammitFebruary 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM

    Titre : assez bien correct
    Accroche :
    -« central to Tunisian cuisine » ; central in Tunisian Kitchen
    -L’accroche doit être en un seul paragraphe solidaire
    -« Nabeul is the largest city in Tunisia’s harissa producing region of Cap Bon. “; éviter les paragraphes trop courts (pas moins de 3 à 5 lignes)
    Sinon corps de l’article assez bien structuré et riche
    -éviter de colorer certains mots (privilégier des liens hypertextes dans le corps de l’article)
    -l'image est à mettre plus haut
    Note :13/20

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