TUNISIAN EGG BRIKS

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This fried dish is a flavorful way to make eggs. Apart from the first bite, squirt lemon juice into the brik before each mouthful. The yolks should be runny, and the whites of the eggs set. You can use brik sheets (round), large wonton skins (square), or phyllo sheets (rectangular). Whatever you are able to use, the desired result is to have the ingredients inside a triangular, or half-moon, or enveloped shaped thin pastry, and to deep fry it right away. Once you get the hang of making them, you can work quickly.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 eggs
4 phyllo pastry sheets
1 (320 g) can tuna in vegetable oil, drained
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
3/4 cup mashed potatoes (optional)
4 teaspoons harissa
4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley
2 lemons
3 cups oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Directions are given per brik.
  • Place the phyllo sheet on a work surface. Phyllo is rectangular. Either cut it to make a square, or fold the phyllo so you work with a single layer sheet.
  • Using only the top half of the phyllo sheet, spoon 1 tablespoonful of tuna onto the phyllo. Sprinkle 1/4 the amount of parmesan onto the tuna. (If using mashed potato, put 1/4 of the mashed potato onto the tuna and parmesan.) Dot 1 teaspoon of harissa around the mixture. Sprinkle on 1 tablespoon or less of parsley. Make sort of an open circle with the mixture.
  • Now, crack open an egg, and drop it on this mixture in a way that the mixture won't let the egg white run out easily. The mixture should surround the egg.
  • Fold the bottom half of the phyllo sheet over the top half. This will cover the whole mixture. Seal the edges with egg white as you make the fold. If you have excess pastry per brik, just fold the excess in towards the center of the brik; it will resemble an envelope.
  • Slip this brik into hot oil. Fry 30 seconds on one side, or until the phyllo is a golden brown color. Turn it, and fry the other side, also 30 seconds, or until the color is golden brown.
  • Continue with the other briks.
  • Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze into every bite, salad and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1827, Fat 181.7, SaturatedFat 30.7, Cholesterol 242.4, Sodium 735.3, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 38.9

Angie Lopez
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This recipe looks delicious!


David Victor Coxon
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


SM ATIK
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Truxrux
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These egg briks are a great way to impress your guests.


kollie
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I'm definitely going to be making these egg briks again.


Theo Apostolou
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These egg briks are perfect for a party or potluck.


Kore Haybla
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I love that these egg briks can be made ahead of time.


Zohaib jameel
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These egg briks are a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs.


Trijugee Tiwari
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I followed the recipe exactly and my egg briks turned out perfectly. They were crispy and delicious.


Dakot Fulk
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my egg briks didn't turn out crispy at all.


Dominic Craft
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These egg briks were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Absalom Zaeed
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I loved the crispy pastry and the flavorful filling of these egg briks.


Hatanbaatar
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The egg briks were a bit too oily for my taste, but they were still tasty.


Googl Use
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These egg briks were easy to make and they tasted great! I would definitely make them again.


Rim Hassan
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I was disappointed with these egg briks. The pastry was soggy and the filling was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Keylinn Weakland
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I'm not a huge fan of Tunisian food, but I thought these egg briks were pretty good. The pastry was flaky and the filling was tasty.


MR vision
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These egg briks were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The end result was a crispy, flavorful dish that everyone loved.


Dayquan Denton
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I followed the recipe exactly and the egg briks turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change next time is to add a bit more salt to the filling.


PUBG LOVER 07
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I've never had Tunisian food before, but these egg briks were a great introduction. They were easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Shyreen Moosa
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These Tunisian egg briks were a hit at my dinner party! The crispy pastry and the flavorful filling were a perfect combination. I'll definitely be making these again.