Tunisian Fricassé

Tunisian fricassé is a beloved street food known for its crispy fried bread filled with a medley of savory ingredients.

One of the best sandwich bite you will have in your life and a huge crowd pleaser!

Yields 22-24 buns

The bun:

• 2 tsp yeast

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 3/4 cup warm water

• 1/2 cup oil

• 4 cups flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

• Oil, for frying

DIRECTIONS:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, proof yeast, sugar and water.

2. Add oil, flour, salt (making sure not to place the salt directly on the yeast). Mix for about 5 minutes. A soft and slightly sticky dough will form.

3. Set aside in a warm area covered until doubles in size.

4. Prepare the buns: cut rectangles of parchment paper. Using balls of the size of a golf ball, shape buns making the edges just a little pointy. It should be in the shape of an eye. Place each bun on a parchment paper square and set aside.

5. Once done forming, spray the top of the buns and cover with plastic for a short second rise, about 20 minutes (the time to heat the oil).

6. Heat 2 inches of oil at 350 F in a deep pot. Transfer each bun in oil using the parchment paper to drop them. Carefully remove paper. Turn once golden. Fry in batches and drain on cooling rack.

Toppings:

Tuna:

• 3 cans of tuna, drained

• 1 tbsp argan oil

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• Salt, to taste

Mix everything. We want the tuna to be wet and not dry.

Potatoes:

• 5 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• Salt, to taste

Boil potatoes in water until fork tender. Drain and add salt.

• 5 Boiled eggs, cubed

• Harissa

• Black olives

• Preserved lemons, minced

Build up your bun!

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Enjoy,

Guila