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Tunisian Brik with Tuna and Egg

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The Tunisian brick is a large triangular pastry filled with tuna, potatoes, and a runny egg, then fried until crispy. Very popular during Ramadan, it is served as an appetizer or as a quick meal with a salad.
SERVING:8 Tunisian bricks
PREPARATION20 minutes
COOKING TIME5 minutes
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Course: accompaniment., Appetizer
Cuisine: Tunisian
Author: Rachida

INGREDIENTS
 

The quantities should be adjusted according to the number of people. Count one brick sheet per person.

  • 8 brick pastry sheets 30 cm in diameter
  • 8 eggs
  • 250 g canned tuna
  • 4 potatoes about 1/2 kg or less according to your taste
  • 2 tablespoons capers optional
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley more or less
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 100 g grated cheese Edam, Gouda, mozzarella, etc. or pieces of Kiri cheese
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 lemons for serving

Optional:

  • Harissa
  • Minced onion

PREPARATION

  • Peel and cut the potatoes into thin slices or cubes, then cover them with water in a saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat for about twenty minutes, or until they are very tender.
  • Drain the potatoes, then mash them with a little salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Drain the tuna and flake it on a plate.
  • Place a brick sheet on the work surface, smooth side down, and leave the other sheets in their packaging to prevent them from drying out.
  • Slightly fold the 4 rounded sides to form a square (see image below). Stick the edges with a little egg yolk to hold them in place, then brush the edges with egg yolk so you can stick them together later to form the triangle.
  • Place a small amount of mashed potatoes in the center of this square in a circle. Add some flaked tuna, parsley, and a few capers.
  • Break an egg in the center, then add grated cheese on top.
  • Fold the square into a triangle to enclose the filling, making sure to seal the edges well to prevent the filling from escaping during cooking.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Lift the triangle by the side folded upwards, to prevent the egg from escaping, and place it flat in the oil. Press the opening with a fork to keep it closed until it seals.
  • Fry the briks on both sides until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Note: Cook on high heat to brown them quickly if you want to keep the egg runny, or on medium heat to extend the cooking time and get a more cooked egg.
  • Drain on a rack to remove excess oil and continue cooking the other prepared briks as you go.
  • Serve the Tunisian bricks hot, accompanied by lemon wedges to add a touch of freshness.