North Africa
Bssisa
A fine powder of roasted barley and legumes, typical of Tunisian cuisine and served as either a paste or drink. Consumed throughout North Africa since Pharos times, it was carried by travellers and nomads for its nutritional value and ease of transport.
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About this dish
It dates back to Pharos times. Bsisa is also known and consumed throughout North Africa. Its history goes back a long way, and travellers and nomads used to take bsisa with them on their journeys since it was both full of nutritional value and easy to carry in its ground powder form.