Tunisian Fricassé (Sandwich)

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One of the ways to truly understand what Tunisian flavors are all about is to give a HUGE bite into a great Tunisian Fricassee roll.

Tunisian Fricassé is a sort of bread that is oval-shaped and fried. It is usually filled with Tuna, boiled eggs, potatoes, olives, Harissa, cappers, etc.

You can eat it for lunch, serve for a brunch and take it out for a picnic. For the recipe, read on!

What is Tunisian Fricassé?

“Fricassee” means something different in many culinary languages; in Tunisia and its diaspora communities, the term refers to these satisfying sandwiches composed of tuna, boiled egg, potato, harissa, and olives, served in a warmed bun.

This little savory fried brioche sandwich is from the pure Tunisian culinary tradition.

Balls of dough, traditionally of oval shape, are first fried then split in two and stuffed with potato, harissa, tuna, black olives, hard-boiled egg, and slate méchouia. Sometimes capers and/or preserved lemon (citron beldi) are added.

Slata méchouia (سلاطة مشوية), is the quintessential Tunisian salad that is also popular in Algeria (hmiss or felfla), literally “grilled salad and”, is a real ode to Tunisian flavors.

It is an integral part of all the Tunisian meals, whether appetizers or sandwiches, much like mayonnaise for France, pol sambol in Sri Lanka, or simply soy sauce in Asia.

Origin Of Tunisian Fricassé

There is a popular belief that it is a Tunisian grandmother of Jewish origin, who would have invented the fricassé in the 19th century. She was to receive many guests at her table who dropped out at the last moment.

As she had fried a lot of donuts for dessert, not knowing what to do, she stuffed them with what she had on hand. These little bites were all the rage with her family and neighbors: the fricassé was born.

Note that a Tunisian fricassé has absolutely nothing to do with a French fricassée.

The French version is a preparation of pieces of chicken in a white sauce. Beef, veal, and lamb can also be prepared as a Fricassee. Some regional varieties are based on fish, shellfish, as well as pork or wild boar.

The French version is generally thickened with cream and topped with small glazed onions and lightly cooked mushrooms.

Tunisian Fricassé Recipe

There are two ways to shape the Tunisian Fricassee. You can form small balls of dough, then flatten each ball into a thin disc. Gently stretch the disc of dough to give it an oval shape.

Another way to shape the Fricassee is to flatten the dough with a rolling pin, then use a round cookie cutter to cut out small discs of dough. Gently stretch each disc to give it an oval shape.

Composed of tomatoes and peppers that are coarsely chopped after being grilled, the salad is seasoned with salt, black pepper, chopped garlic, and olive oil.

Some will add ground coriander or caraway and others will add grilled and chopped aubergine. Those who love spicy food will include hot peppers and/or season the slata méchouïa with harissa.

The vegetables in slata mechouia are traditionally grilled on the embers of a kanoun, a kind of brazier on which people make a lot of things, in Tunisia as well as the rest of North Africa.

Be sure to recreate this incredible traditional dish from Tunisia. Bon appétit!

Fricassé

Steven's meanderings
Fricassé is a delicious small savory fried brioche of Tunisian origin, that is filled with potato, harissa, tuna, black olives, hard-boiled egg and slata mechouia.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, bread, Snacks
Cuisine Tunisian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 10 grams active dried yeast
  • 1/2 cup tepid water
  • 400 grams flour
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons of oil
  • a bit of salt
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Stir together yeast, water and 1 tablespoon of flour in a bowl.
  • Leave until bubbly (about 10 minutes)
  • Add in all other ingredients
  • Mix together for five minutes
  • Shape into small buns
  • Leave to rise until doubled in size
  • Deep fry in hot oil until golden
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Hello, my name is Funmilayo, and i love to write about food, beauty, fashion and wellness. So welcome to my Food world! I share histories, discoveries, uniqueness, tips, and tricks on different dishes .Come let's take this adventure together. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do and hope to see you back here again soon.
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