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. They can be made at home or in fast food restaurants. Recette du fricassé (Kerkenniens)

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

Bread roll Mizrahi Jewish cuisine

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