Tunisian Fricassé Sandwich with Tuna, Harissa and Olives
The Tunisian fricassé is the king of street food in Tunis! Imagine a soft, golden donut, fried to perfection, generously filled with tuna, olives, capers, potatoes, and a touch of fiery harissa. It's a festival of Mediterranean flavors that transports you straight to the bustling alleys of the capital. Tunisian cuisine stands out for its spicy boldness and liberal use of harissa, that chili paste that awakens the taste buds. If you're looking for a tasty alternative to classic sandwiches, this fricassé is for you. Easy to prepare, it will impress your guests at a picnic or a quick meal. Don't hesitate to adjust the harissa according to your spice tolerance, and let yourself be carried away by this gem of Tunisian gastronomy!
Ingredients
- Wheat flour500 g
- Dry baker's yeast1 packet (7 g)
- Sugar1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Warm water300 ml
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Tuna in oil, drained200 g
- Tunisian harissa2 tbsp
- Pitted black olives100 g
- Capers2 tbsp
- Hard-boiled eggs2
- Potatoes2 medium
- Lemon1
- Fresh parsley1 bunch
- Frying oil1 liter
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the dough: mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil, knead until you get a soft dough. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- 2
Divide the dough into balls, flatten them into 10 cm diameter disks. Heat frying oil to 180°C and fry the disks until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- 3
Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in salted water, then peel and roughly mash with a fork.
- 4
Prepare the filling: in a bowl, mix drained tuna, harissa, sliced black olives, capers, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Add the mashed potatoes and mix.
- 5
Cut the hard-boiled eggs into quarters. Open each fricassé in half (without separating completely) and fill it with the tuna mixture. Add a few egg quarters.
- 6
Serve immediately, with extra harissa if you like it spicy.
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