Tunisian Brik Pastry With Tuna And Egg Filling

Tunisian Brik Pastry with Tuna and Egg Filling is a popular savory pastry in Arab cuisine, known for its crispy texture and flavorful filling.

Tunisian Brik Pastry With Tuna And Egg Filling

Ingredients

  • 4 sheets of brik or phyllo pastry
  • 1 can of tuna, drained
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the tuna, chopped onion, parsley, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place a sheet of brik pastry on a flat surface and place a portion of the tuna mixture in the center.
  3. Create a well in the center of the tuna mixture and carefully crack an egg into it.
  4. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle, sealing the edges with a little water.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the pastries until golden and crispy on both sides.
  6. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Frying pan Spatula Sharp knife

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Tunisian Brik Pastry with Tuna and Egg Filling hot as an appetizer or snack.

Tips & tricks

Be careful when cracking the egg into the pastry to avoid breaking the yolk.

Cost

$10