Appetizers & nibbles
Brik
A very thin Tunisian pastry sheet folded into a triangle around a filling of tuna, parsley and egg, then fried. Crispy outside and runny inside, it is a classic of Tunisian street food.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Mix the flaked tuna, onion, parsley, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Lay out a brik sheet, place a spoonful of filling in the center, make a hollow and carefully crack an egg into it.
- Fold the sheet into a triangle or half-moon, sealing the edges with a little water.
- Heat the oil to 180 °C (350 °F), then fry each brik for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden and the yolk is still runny.
- Drain on paper towels and serve right away with lemon wedges and harissa.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Replace the tuna with mashed cooked potatoes and chopped olives.
More ideas
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Original Ecomely recipe.