A delicate, crumbly shortbread cookie typically made from chickpea flour, butter, and powdered sugar.
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Masmoudi is the undisputed titan of Tunisian sweets, maintaining a 50-year legacy of precision. Their Ghraiba Droo is celebrated for its unique use of sorghum flour, offering a nutty, earthy depth and a signature 'sand-melt' texture that is impossible to replicate at home.
📍 Rue du Lac Biwa, Les Berges du Lac, Tunis, Tunisia · View on Maps
Since 1963, Mme Zarrouk has been the go-to for Tunis families during Eid. Their Ghraiba Homs is the gold standard for authenticity, using a specific ratio of chickpea flour to clarified butter that ensures the cookie holds its shape but dissolves instantly on the tongue.
📍 Avenue de l'Indépendance, El Menzah 1, Tunis, Tunisia · View on Maps
Madame Hachicha is renowned for using exceptionally high-grade ingredients, particularly their clarified butter (Smen). Their Ghraiba Bidha is less about sugar and more about the rich, lactic quality of the butter and the purity of the flour.
📍 Rue de la République, Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia · View on Maps
A historic institution since 1958, Ben Yedder offers a nostalgic experience. Their Ghraiba is praised for its consistency and 'homemade' feel, avoiding the overly processed texture found in mass-market bakeries.
📍 20 Avenue Charles Nicolle, Tunis, Tunisia · View on Maps