Fricasse

Fricasse
TypeEntrée
Place of originTunisia
Region or state Tunisia,  Israel
Associated cuisineTunisian
Food energy
(per 1 (209 g) serving)
316 kcal (1,320 kJ)
Nutritional value
(per 1 (209 g) serving)
Protein15 g
Fat6 g
Carbohydrate48 g

A fricasse (Arabic: فريكسي or فريكاسي) 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. They can be made at home or in fast food restaurants.

Oral history claims that the recipe originates in 19th century Tunisia.

Fricasse is also widely popular in Israel, where it was introduced by Tunisian Jews, and France.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Abitbol, Vera (2018-03-19). "Fricassé". 196 flavors. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  2. ↑ "Tunisian Fricassee (Fricassé)- This is How I roll :)". afooda. 2016-12-26. Retrieved 2022-12-06.
  3. ↑ (in French) Recette du fricassé (Kerkenniens)
  4. ↑ Kessler, Dana (2023-04-25). "A Guilty Pleasure for Israeli Independence Day". Tablet Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
  5. ↑ Shira Buzelan (2 January 2015). "La recette du fricassé tunisien". The Times of Israel (in French).
  6. ↑ "Les fricassés, un goût de Tunisie en Israël". harissa.com (in French). 6 December 2022.