Street food Chorba — the authentic version

The best Chorba I've ever had came from a street stall, not a restaurant. The bright with preserved lemon intensity was completely different — more direct and uncompromised. harissa chilli paste was used without hesitation, the way it should be.

Tunisia is the world's third largest olive oil producer and olive oil underpins the cuisine. The a Tunis medina restaurant setting meant eating standing up or on a low stool, which is how this food is supposed to be encountered. Celtia beer was sold right next to it. Don't wait to find the 'right' restaurant. Find the street version first.