First time trying Mechouia Salad — completely converted

I had never tried Mechouia Salad before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The deeply savoury taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. preserved lemon is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a seaside fish restaurant setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. Tunisian cuisine is the spiciest of the Maghreb cuisines thanks to the importance of harissa. My server recommended Celtia beer alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Mechouia Salad. Outstanding first encounter.