Tunisian Brik

A traditional Tunisian dish made with a paper-thin pastry dough and filled with a savory mix of tuna, egg, and parsley.

Preparation time: 10 Minutes

Cooking time: 10 Minutes

Total duration: 20 Minutes

Calories: 250, Fat: 17g, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 10g, Sodium: 250mg

Tunisian Brik is a traditional Tunisian dish made with a paper-thin pastry dough and filled with a savory mix of tuna, egg, and parsley. The pastry is then folded into a triangle shape and deep-fried. This dish is often served as an appetizer or a light meal.

Ingredients

Pastry appetizer tuna Tunisian Egg Parsley Main Course
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short description

Open the can of tuna and drain off the liquid.
In a bowl, mix together the tuna, egg, and parsley.
Cut the pastry dough into 4-inch circles.
Place a spoonful of the tuna mixture in the center of each circle.
Fold the pastry into a triangle shape and press the edges to seal.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Fry the brik until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

detailed description

Open the can of tuna and drain off the liquid. Place the tuna in a bowl.
Crack the egg into the bowl with the tuna and mix together with a fork.
Add the chopped parsley and mix until everything is evenly combined.
Lay out the pastry dough on a clean surface. Using a 4-inch biscuit cutter, cut out circles from the dough.
Place a spoonful of the tuna mixture in the center of each circle. Fold the pastry into a triangle shape and press the edges to seal.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully place the brik in the skillet and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
Remove the brik from the skillet and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Serve hot.

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