Bambalouni are traditional Tunisian doughnuts that are especially popular in the village of Sidi Bou Said. They are made with flour, hot water, yeast, and salt. After the dough has been prepared, it is fried in hot oil until golden brown, and the doughnuts are then sprinkled with sugar on top.
It is recommended to serve bambalouni with coffee, either for breakfast or as a snack eaten at the end of the day.
Assidat zgougou is a traditional dessert made with a combination of seeds of Aleppo pine, sugar, flour, starch, water, and rosewater. The zgougou seeds are ground and combined with the sugar, flour, and starch, then stirred continuously while the concoction is cooking over low heat until it thickens.
Another component, the custard, is made with sugar, milk, starch, vanilla, egg yolks, and rosewater. The cream is placed on the bottom of a glass, followed by a layer of custard, and the dessert is then usually sprinkled with nuts such as toasted almonds or pistachios on top.
Although it is believed to have its origins in Persia, zulbia or jalebi is an international dessert with variations that spread throughout the Middle East, India, and Asia. In its basic form, this sweet dessert is created by combining flour with yogurt or ghee, as well as baking soda or yeast to create a batter which is then poured in circular patterns directly into the sizzling oil.
The final result is a crispy treat that is then doused in a thick syrup, which can be flavored with rosewater, saffron, honey, orange blossom water, or cardamom. In both Iran and India, zulbia is served on special occasions, and it is usually sprinkled with chopped pistachios or saffron threads.
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