Lablabi is one of Tunisia’s most beloved traditional dishes

🗓 18.11.25

Ingredients

  • 250 g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in plenty of cold water
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground caraway
  • Salt 
  • 500 g stale bread, finely crumbled
  • 2 tbsp traditional Tunisian harissa
  • 4 tbsp Chetoui extra virgin olive oil
  • 1–1.5 liters water
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tsp vinegar
  • 2 eggs
  • 50 g capers

Preparation:

  1. Drain the soaked chickpeas and place them in a pot with fresh water. Add the garlic and salt, then cook until tender (60 minutes)
  2. Cook the eggs separately in simmering water for 4 minutes so they remain soft-boiled
  3. Divide crumbled stale bread among serving bowls.
  4. Pour a generous hot ladle of chickpeas and broth on the bread t soak it.
  5. Add Poppa Peppa traditional harissa, cumin, caraway, lemon juice, vinegar, Chetoui olive oil, and soft-boiled egg.
  6. Mix well.
  7. Garnish with eggs and capers.

Serve your Lablabi hot, with a drizzle of OLYFO Chetoui olive oil for a fresh, green, peppery lift. This traditional Tunisian dish is hearty, spicy, and full of character — try it and taste the magic! It could be a great hangover food idea for your summer parties in Tunisia.