Fricasse
🇹🇳 A dish from Tunisia
A fricasse is a savory fried yeasted bread often filled with tuna, hard-boiled egg, olives, harissa, preserved lemons, capers and mashed potato, with turmeric as a condiment. They are usually purchased from traditional Tunisian food vendors.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | fried yeasted bread, tuna, hard-boiled egg, olives, spicy chili paste, preserved lemon, potato |
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| 🔥Cooking method | deep-fried stuffed dough |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, spicy, briny, street food |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | snack or light meal from street vendors |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Fricasse come from?
Fricasse is a dish that originated in Tunisia.
What is Fricasse?
A fricasse is a savory fried yeasted bread often filled with tuna, hard-boiled egg, olives, harissa, preserved lemons, capers and mashed potato, with turmeric as a condiment. They are usually purchased from traditional Tunisian food vendors.