HOW TO MAKE TUNISIAN FRICASSEE, hot fried bread sandwich with hot sauce.

tuna

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Chickpeas provide a vegetarian option, while sardines are often less expensive.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat, while red pepper flakes are more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is generally cheaper.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives can mimic the briny flavor of capers, while pickles are often less expensive.

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

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

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough and divide it into small balls.

Flatten each ball into a disc and place a filling of tuna, capers, and chopped hard-boiled eggs in the center.

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges tightly.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the filled dough until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Garnish with parsley, lemon juice, and serve with harissa on the side.

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