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Bsissa , a Tunisian local product, an art of eating, a therapy, a whole culinary heritage.
The first recipe for Bsissa is said to have emerged during the era of the Byzantine Empire (certain mosaics, incorporating bsissa, were found in Tunisia). Taken up over the centuries by all segments of the Tunisian population, it is today served at lunch, as a dessert or even as a main meal and is attracting more and more people around the world!
In Bedouin tradition, Bsissa was recommended to travelers and pilgrims because it was highly nutritious and offered a high quantity/nutrition ratio! It is also widely used during Ramadan to facilitate fasting.
The artisanal Bsissa recipe has since been passed down from generation to generation, so that today we can benefit from its nutritional richness. It is generally eaten for breakfast with a few dates which makes this combination a very energetic, delicious and sustaining dish.
Components and nutritional characteristics of bsissa:
Bsissa is a vegan, raw, complete and energetic food, a clever blend cereals, roasted legumes, flavorings and spices. It is succulent, filling and nutritious.
The presence of legumes and cereals in this culinary cocktail makes Bsissa rich in vegetable proteins, fiber, slow sugars, trace elements, mineral salts and polyphenols. Also rich in calcium, phosphorus and iron, it is excellent for the growth of children.
The flavored spices used in this mixture provide fresh, invigorating, sweetening, astringent, anti-inflammatory flavors and rich and varied scents, which stimulate the appetite and promote secretions which contribute to good digestion. The diverse and rich composition of this food therefore gives it curative properties.
So popular, a festival is even organized in its name every year in the town of Lamta, Tunisia, to pay homage to this traditional dish.
The composition of Bsissa
Bsissa is made from roasted cereal flour, seasoned with marjoram, coriander, anise and fennel and is prepared with olive oil. The presence of legume flour (chickpeas, flax, lentils) with the richness in fiber of its 14% of its ingredients, facilitates intestinal regulation. Bsissa is rich in vitamins and minerals. It is suitable for diabetics (rich in slow sugar) and is an excellent appetite suppressant. It is also available in a gluten-free version.
How to consume Bsissa:
Bsissa is consumed in the form of a paste mixed with olive oil and sugar or honey and your choice of nuts, or in the form of a refreshing drink in summer, obtained after diluting the powder in water and ice cubes to which we add our favorite fruit or sugar. Bsissa is generally served for breakfast but can also be eaten as a dessert!
Preparation of the bsissa, our suggestions:
In a smoothie: Use our new ready-to-drink blends based on bsissa and transform your busy mornings! Three beautiful flavors, in addition to a gluten-free version, to discover and which are prepared simply by adding milk (or vegetable milk). A complete breakfast and a delicious drink for athletes that is also perfect for children.
Breakfast cream: Mix 2 tablespoons of Bsissa flour with 10 ml of olive oil and a little water. Sweeten with honey, maple syrup or other liquid sugar. Optionally sprinkle with nuts and make it your complete breakfast with your favorite cup of coffee or our caffeine-free beverage Heart of Dates !
Energizing and refreshing protein drink: 2 tablespoons of Bsissa flour, 250 ml of cow's milk or vegetable milk, sweeten with date syrup, maple syrup, honey or other sugar, add ice cubes, mix and enjoy.
Energy ball: Mix Bsissa flour with olive oil, dried fruits, pieces of dates, make succulent balls. Discover the full recipe here.
Fruit dip: Mix 2 spoons of Bsissa flour with a little olive oil.
Frequently asked questions about bsissa:
- Does Bsissa make you gain weight? With 283 calories, Bsissa does not make you gain weight. Bsissa is consumed as a drink or in solid form, it is beneficial for diabetics due to its slow sugars and its fibers which allow the regulation of blood sugar levels.
- Is this good for my child? Introduce Bsissa to children, Bsissa is rich in iron, calcium and phosphorus which helps their good development and growth.
- Is it suitable for a specific diet? Bsissa is a good ally for athletes and those following a slimming diet.
- Why consume Bsissa? It is consumed at breakfast and gains particular interest during the month of fasting where its nutritional qualities and its richness in calories allow the faster to better tolerate hunger during the day. It is also savored during a birth by the mother and guests, a Tunisian tradition that has lasted for decades.
- With what to consume bsissa? Bsissa is preferably eaten with dates and dried fruits.
