Pkaila
🇹🇳 A dish from Tunisia
Pkaïla, also called bkaïla, bkeila, or pkela, is a Tunisian Jewish dish or condiment. It is one of the local variants of hamin, made from beans and spinach, as the name suggests.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | spinach or greens, beans, garlic, olive oil, meat, spices |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | greens fried until dark then slow-cooked with beans |
| 👅Flavour & style | deep, savory, earthy, garlicky |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | festive slow-cooked stew often eaten on the sabbath |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Pkaila come from?
Pkaila is a dish that originated in Tunisia.
What is Pkaila?
Pkaïla, also called bkaïla, bkeila, or pkela, is a Tunisian Jewish dish or condiment. It is one of the local variants of hamin, made from beans and spinach, as the name suggests.