Tunisian Fricassé Sandwich with Spicy Harissa and Tuna Aioli

A flavorful North African street food classic

Tunisian Fricassé is a delightful sandwich featuring a fried dough roll filled with spicy harissa, tuna aioli, and bright, zesty accompaniments.

3 h
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Dough

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

1 cup warm water

2 tbsp olive oil

For the Spicy Harissa

2 tbsp harissa paste

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp coriander seeds, crushed

For the Tuna Aioli

1 can (150g) tuna in olive oil, drained

2 cloves garlic, minced

⅓ cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp lemon juice

For Filling & Assembly

2 boiled eggs, sliced

½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

¼ cup green olives, pitted and sliced

1 tbsp capers, rinsed

Preparation

Preparing the Dough

Mix dry ingredients

Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add wet ingredients

Gradually add warm water and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead and rise

Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours.

Let the dough rest to achieve the perfect texture and ensure it doubles in size for best results.

Crafting the Harissa

Combine harissa and oil

Mix harissa paste with olive oil in a small bowl.

Season spices

Stir in cumin and crushed coriander seeds. Adjust spice level if needed.

Cooking Process

Frying the Bread

Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Fry dough balls until golden brown and cooked through.

Tuna Aioli

Blend tuna, garlic, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth.

Sandwich Assembly

Slice open fried rolls, spread with harissa, fill with tuna aioli, and layer with other fillings.

Plating & Serving

Tunisian Fricassé Sandwich with Spicy Harissa and Tuna Aioli

FaUtensils

Serve Sandwich

Serve each sandwich warm, cut in half to reveal the colorful, aromatic fillings inside the crispy, golden-brown bread.

Sauce Pairings

Harissa

fiery and aromatic

Tuna Aioli

creamy and tangy

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Fresh parsley sprigsLemon wedges

Perfect Sides

Crunchy pickled vegetables

Mixed greens with vinaigrette