Pairing Chorba correctly — a note on mint tea

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Chorba. I ordered it with mint tea and the boldly spiced and warming elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. harissa chilli paste in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Tunisian cuisine is the spiciest of the Maghreb cuisines thanks to the importance of harissa. The a family couscous Friday is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Chorba with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.