Fricasse
TypeEntrée
Place of originTunisia
Region or state Tunisia
Associated cuisineTunisian
Food energy
(per 1 (209 g) serving)
316 kcal (1323 kJ)
Nutritional value
(per 1 (209 g) serving)
Protein15 g
Fat6 g
Carbohydrate48 g

A fricasse (Arabic: فريكسي or فريكاسي), 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.[1][2] They are usually purchased from traditional Tunisian food vendors. They can be made at home or in fast food restaurants.[3]

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

Many Jewish families who emigrated from Tunisia or Tunisian-influenced regions such as Tripolitania or eastern Algeria (former Ifriqiya) to Israel still have this food as a family recipe, and it is therefore a relatively common street food in Israel.[4]

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. ↑ Israeli Street Food - Fricassee Zehava - Tsfat (Safed) Israel, retrieved 2022-12-06
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