Armağan YalçınCommis de Cuisine
13 June 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Filfel chuma is a simple, pungent Tunisian sauce made by combining pounded garlic with cumin, olive oil, and lemon. It comes together in minutes and goes well with leftovers or grilled meat.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Pound the Garlic

5 min

Pound the peeled garlic and salt together in a mortar for 5 minutes, until smooth.

2

Mix

5 min

Add the cumin, olive oil, and lemon juice and mix well.

3

Prepare to Serve

5 min

Transfer the paste to a small bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil.

Reminder

Pounding the garlic with salt in a mortar mellows its sharpness and makes a smoother paste. Prepare the sauce at least 10 minutes before serving so the flavors can blend.

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