Tunisia: Harissa festival attracts tourists around the world

In her home in Nabeul, the largest city in Tunisia’s harissa-producing Cap Bon region, local chef and harissa specialist Chahida Boufayed busies herself with carefully selected ingredients.

It’s a traditional recipe where bright red peppers are combined with garlic, vinegar and spices to create a saucy spread.

The condiment is a national staple and pastime, found in homes, restaurants and food stalls throughout the coastal North…