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Rahma Rekik

Rahma Rekik

Rahma is an international registered dietitian/nutritionist and a certified yoga instructor. She graduated from Cornell University in New York and finished her dietetic internship at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She is a food lover and has a deep passion for healthy living while being authentic to your heritage. She worked in many countries and loves to recreate traditional food with a healthy twist. She aims to inspire people to live balanced and healthy lives, both physically and mentally - basically the best version of yourself. She loves cooking (obviously), reading, yoga, chocolate, and watching movies.

  • Food & Drinks

    Brik: Tunisia’s Crispy, Yolk-Filled Pastry — and the Right Way to Eat It

    By Rahma Rekik May 23, 2026
    By Rahma Rekik May 23, 2026

    Quick Answer Brik, pronounced breek, is a thin, crisp Tunisian pastry folded into a …

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    Octopus Barley Soup “Tchich” — Tunisia’s Favorite Ramadan Soup

    By Rahma Rekik February 26, 2026
    By Rahma Rekik February 26, 2026

    The Tunisian Octopus Barley Soup “Tchich” is a tomato based soup that has tender …

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    Tunisian Mloukhiya, Your Grandma’s Favorite Dish (& Likely Yours, Too!)

    By Rahma Rekik April 2, 2025
    By Rahma Rekik April 2, 2025

    Mloukhiya (or better known as Mulukhiya) is a traditional dish that belongs to many …

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    The Best Authentic Tunisian Rice Dish — “Rouz Jerbi”

    By Rahma Rekik March 26, 2025
    By Rahma Rekik March 26, 2025

    If you are looking for a hearty, warm, delicious main dish, look no further. …

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    The Best Tunisian Grilled Salad — Salad Mechouia

    By Rahma Rekik May 10, 2024
    By Rahma Rekik May 10, 2024

    If you’ve ever been to Tunisia, I guarantee that you have tried “Slata Mechouia”. …

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    Tunisia’s Egg Rolls: Fatima’s Fingers; ‘Swabaa Fatma’

    By Rahma Rekik March 24, 2024
    By Rahma Rekik March 24, 2024

    In honor of Ramadan, I bring to you this yummy recipe which is a …

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    Delicious Tunisian-Style Lamb Borghol (Bulgur)

    By Rahma Rekik March 22, 2024
    By Rahma Rekik March 22, 2024

    Winter season is almost over in Tunisia, and spring is right around the corner. …

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    Omek Houria: Tunisian Mashed Carrot Salad

    By Rahma Rekik March 14, 2024
    By Rahma Rekik March 14, 2024

    Omek Houria: Tunisia’s mashed carrot salad — This appetizer consists of a mash of …

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    Tunisian Stuffed Peppers: “Felfel Mehchi”

    By Rahma Rekik December 6, 2023
    By Rahma Rekik December 6, 2023

    I was at the farmer’s market the other day and I saw gorgeous, large, …

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    Kafteji: a Healthy Version of your Favorite Tunisian Dish

    By Rahma Rekik September 15, 2023
    By Rahma Rekik September 15, 2023

    I am sure you’ve all had “Kafteji” before. If you haven’t, you must have …

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The Authentic
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60 traditional recipes from the heart of North Africa
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Rahma Rekik & Amira Ben Harcha
N° 01 · Cookbook

The Authentic Tunisian Cookbook

Sixty recipes, ten chapters — the cuisine the world hasn't tasted yet.

$9.99 PDF · EPUB
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Speak Like
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Tunisian Arabic for travelers — with native audio
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Saber Ben Hassen
N° 02 · Phrasebook

Speak Like a Local

200+ phrases. 13 chapters. Audio recorded in Tunis.

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All About
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The English-language traveler's guide — 572 pages, 27 chapters
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The Carthage Magazine Editorial Staff
N° 03 · Travel Guide

All About Tunisia

572 pages. 27 chapters. Every region, every UNESCO site.

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