Paprika with Sun Dried Meski Chilli - 50gr

Sweet peppers of the typical Tunisian variety, Meski peppers, picked by hand when ripe and then cleaned by hand to keep only the fruit. They are then slowly dried in the sun. Pepper cultivation was introduced in Tunisia in the 16th century. It was very quickly appreciated by all and spread in Tunisia. It also occupies today the 3rd rank of market gardening crops. Cap-bon in the North-East of Tunisia nevertheless remains the preferred region for this spicy fruit. The craftswomen who prepare this A7mer felfel (paprika) are also in Korba, nicknamed the red city because of its pepper crops. Today more than 34 varieties of peppers in Tunisia including the famous Meski, Baklouti and Beldi. It is also the Meski variety that is used by craftswomen. With a very slightly sweet taste, it will go well with all kinds of dishes, from fish and meat to vegetables and cheeses.