People might think of Tunisia as a tropical place, but the fall and winter months can get quite damp and cold.
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<br />While dining out isn't a huge part of Tunisian culture, street food and fast food are popular throughout the country- from roadside mechoui stands to crêpe counters to melaoui carts.
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<br />And then there's lablebi: the quintessential Tunisian fast food. Now don't let the "fast food" label turn you off. It's prepared quickly in casual cafeteria-style joints but the food is anything but unhealthy. Lablebi is traditionally served quite simply, as it's a dish meant to provide sustenance for cold days, using frugal ingredients. Chickpeas and their spiced broth provide a hearty dose of protein and stale bread is brought back to life in the liquid. Over the years, the dish has evolved into an "instagram-worthy" bowl of various colorful toppings, all which add to the deliciousness of lablebi.

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