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