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Brik with Egg and Tuna

Brik with Egg and Tuna

Tunisian brik is a crispy triangle of thin pastry filled with a savory potato-and-tuna filling and an egg with a soft, runny yolk.

Time50 min
Servings6
Calories909 kcal
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • malsouka or phyllo dough6 leaf
  • eggs6 pcs
  • canned tuna180 g
  • potato300 g
  • onion1 pcs
  • fresh parsley30 g
  • capers30 g
  • harissa1 tsp
  • salt1 to taste
  • black pepper1 to taste
  • water2 tbsp
  • frying oil500 ml
  • lemon1 pcs

Instructions

1

Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes, then drain, cool, and mash with a fork. Finely chop the onion, mince the parsley, and drain the tuna well.

2

Combine the potatoes, tuna, onion, parsley, capers, and harissa; season with salt and black pepper. The filling should be thick enough not to run over the pastry.

3

Lay a sheet of malsouka or phyllo pastry on a dry surface. On one half, spread a sixth of the filling, make a small well in the center, and carefully crack an egg into it without breaking the yolk.

4

Brush the edges of the pastry with water, fold the other half over the filling, shape into a triangle, and press the edges firmly with your fingers to seal. Repeat to form 5 more briks, working quickly so the sheets don't dry out.

5

Heat oil for deep-frying in a deep skillet to 175°C (350°F). Fry the briks one at a time for about 1.5 minutes on the first side and 1 minute on the second, until the pastry is golden and crisp and the yolk stays runny.

6

Transfer the cooked brik to a paper towel to drain excess oil, then repeat with the remaining briks, maintaining the oil temperature.

7

Serve the briks immediately while hot, with lemon wedges; squeeze fresh lemon juice over the filling of each piece before eating.