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Lablabi or lablebi (لبلابي) is a traditional Tunisian dish based on chickpeas in a thin garlic- and cumin-flavored broth, served over small pieces of stale crusty bread.[1] It is a staple comfort food in Tunisia and is also found in variations in Iraq and other parts of the Middle East.
 Lablabi with the eggs in a Tunis restaurant | |||||||
| Type | Soup | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course | Main course | ||||||
| Place of origin | Tunisia | ||||||
| Region or state | North Africa | ||||||
| Associated cuisine | Tunisian cuisine | ||||||
| Serving temperature | Hot | ||||||
| Main ingredients | Chickpeas, garlic, cumin, stale bread | ||||||
| Ingredients generally used | Olive oil, harissa, eggs, capers, tuna, lemon juice, Baklouti pepper | ||||||
| Variations | Hergma (with cow's trotters), Bizerte lablebi (sandwich style) | ||||||
| 353 kcal (1,480 kJ) | |||||||
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| Similar dishes | Lablabi (Iraqi) | ||||||
The name derives from the Turkish word leblebi, meaning grilled chickpeas.[2]
Variations
edit- Hergma: A traditional version made with cow's trotters, adding richness to the broth.
- Bizerte Lablabi:[3] A sandwich variation popular in northern Tunisia, made by stuffing a baguette with the chickpea mixture and toppings.
- Iraqi Lablabi:[4] A simple dish of chickpeas in broth.
Cultural significance
editLablabi was originally a winter breakfast dish, but it is now enjoyed at any time of the day, year-round. It is particularly popular among young people as a late-night meal, often consumed to mitigate the effects of alcohol after a night out.[5]
Nutritional information
edit| Nutrient (Per 100g) | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 353 |
| Protein | 16g |
| Fat | 9g |
| Carbohydrates | 54g |
| Fiber | 12g |
| Sugar | 2g |
| Sodium | 480mg |
References
edit- ^ "Taste Tunisia?". 1 October 2022. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "Taste Tunisia?". 23 January 2023. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "Lablabi Story Ou le sandwich Bizertin". 9 February 2024. Archived from the original on 22 December 2024. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "Lablabi (Chickpea) Iraqi Snack". 10 August 2022. Archived from the original on 24 December 2024. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
- ^ "This Tunisian soup is not for the faint of the heart". Vice.com. 28 March 2016. Archived from the original on 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
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