Bambalouni, Tunisia

Bambalouni, Tunisia's street-food version of doughnuts, is the very definition of a guilty indulgence, deep-fried to an epic greasiness, sprinkled with sugar. But it's entirely enjoyable, served warm and fresh, like much of the fare from the sidewalk shops here, perfect for refuelling after a long afternoon spent wandering the remains of Carthage.


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