Lablabi

This article is about the Tunisian dish and is not to be confused with the Turkish snack, see Leblebi.

Lablabi or lablebi (لبلابي) is a traditional Tunisian dish based on chickpeas in a thin garlic- and cumin-flavored broth, served over small pieces of stale crusty bread.^[1] It is a staple comfort food in Tunisia and is also found in variations in Iraq and other parts of the Middle East.

Lablabi

Lablabi with the eggs in a Tunis restaurant
Type	Soup
Course	Main course
Place of origin	Tunisia
Region or state	North Africa
Associated cuisine	Tunisian cuisine
Serving temperature	Hot
Main ingredients	Chickpeas, garlic, cumin, stale bread
Ingredients generally used	Olive oil, harissa, eggs, capers, tuna, lemon juice, Baklouti pepper
Variations	Hergma (with cow's trotters), Bizerte lablebi (sandwich style)
Food energy (per serving)	353 kcal (1,480 kJ)
Nutritional value (per serving)	Protein 16 g Fat 9 g Carbohydrate 54 g
Similar dishes	Lablabi (Iraqi)
Media: Lablabi

The name derives from the Turkish word leblebi, meaning grilled chickpeas.^[2]

Variations

• Hergma: A traditional version made with cow's trotters, adding richness to the broth.
• Bizerte Lablabi:^[3] A sandwich variation popular in northern Tunisia, made by stuffing a baguette with the chickpea mixture and toppings.
• Iraqi Lablabi:^[4] A simple dish of chickpeas in broth.

Cultural significance

Lablabi was originally a winter breakfast dish, but it is now enjoyed at any time of the day, year-round. It is particularly popular among young people as a late-night meal, often consumed to mitigate the effects of alcohol after a night out.^[5]

Nutritional information

Nutrient (Per 100g)	Value
Calories	353
Protein	16g
Fat	9g
Carbohydrates	54g
Fiber	12g
Sugar	2g
Sodium	480mg