Description

Golden fried mini buns filled with tuna, boiled potatoes, eggs, olives, and harissa—this Tunisian street food offers a bold blend of textures and spicy-savory flavors.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water
2 tbsp olive oil
Oil for frying
1 can tuna in olive oil, drained
2 medium potatoes, boiled and cubed
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 cup green olives, sliced
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
2 tbsp capers (optional)
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp harissa (adjust to spice level)
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon wedges (for serving)

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. In a separate cup, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit until foamy (5–10 minutes).
Combine wet and dry ingredients, knead until smooth, then cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Divide the dough into small oval shapes and let rise for another 20 minutes.
Heat oil in a deep pan and fry each piece until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly.
Slice each bun open lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
In a bowl, mix tuna, potatoes, eggs, olives, roasted red peppers, parsley, and capers. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Spread harissa inside each bun and generously fill with the tuna mixture.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Use fresh oil for frying to maintain clean flavor.
Customize the filling with pickled vegetables or other regional toppings.
Best served warm but also delicious at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 430mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 90mg