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Lily Reviving the Authentic Tunisian-Jewish Cuisine3 min read

By Editorial Staff August 29, 2019
Written by Editorial Staff August 29, 2019
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Nothing prepared us for the taste of Lily’s splendid Gnaouia-Gambos, from a woman who learned the secrets of Tunisian cuisine from her mother.

A taste and flavors that can not be found anywhere else. A true conservatory of the Tunisian Jewish cuisine. For years now, Lily-Simha Fitoussi-Krief has been sharing some of the most popular and delicious Tunisian-Jewish dishes. She offers her recipes with nostalgic variations and strongly rooted in the local culinary heritage.

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Tunisian-Jewish Dishes

Here are some of the Tunisian-Jewish dishes shared by Lily. You can find all the published dishes in this gallery that’s called “La Cuisine Juive Tunisienne Par Lily“.

Lily Reviving the Authentic Tunisian-Jewish Cuisine
Lily Reviving the Authentic Tunisian-Jewish Cuisine

Traditional Jewish Tunisian Recipes

Though there aren’t great Tunisian cookbooks out there, Lily has been sharing some of the most popular and favorite recipes for dishes that remind her of home. Recipes are shared on her famous Facebook page called: “La cuisine Juive Tunisienne -2 Par Lily“

Lily Reviving the Authentic Tunisian-Jewish Cuisine
Lily Reviving the Authentic Tunisian-Jewish Cuisine

Cooking with passion

A video of Lily cooking some delicious “Banataches”.

https://www.facebook.com/simhaliliane.fitoussi.3/videos/2316546565277082/?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCg_mLttJLX4mh9mjVTfxl_6oIrJ9HmYZKwLTP7r6LcutCHFhvh14K9MGGdxhXVQ0lvnFrCQTKmqrZlPAnzGB3bbKHOpPtEzgXOuS63RIYkZ8cKQ0PdGFpcbhzkgSY0iP52kiQQhULxK5Xid8PFwIZn2OfbEm-wTFvmI8SlGwdppVbP_KM_vMBvTCNbH3yi4Yydkd2l6pQastnbZ5ZGdzEKCtaU7xhooKu_3LmIAJwLTVfKVA_4yTcc_5_jFv_gs1y8d2K9GIVEmeHOCPoP5XyjEt6M3jDj8IGDvHgaIK4mGr42r_6uIwG45DOqhj1k2lCVlYHhXmpglrBgsxY5R9j2FH7bvqfLjBARug&__tn__=H-R

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