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Fricasse

Traditional dish from Tunisia

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About Fricasse

Tunisian savory stuffed fried pastry

A fricasse is a savory fried pastry 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.

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✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Tunisia
Traditional Tunisia cuisine

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