Brik from Tunisia

brik pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: spring roll wrappers

Phyllo dough is lighter and can be healthier, while spring roll wrappers are more accessible.

tuna

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Chickpeas provide protein with fewer calories, while sardines are often less expensive.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer ingredients, while hot sauce is widely available.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based alternative, while egg substitutes can be more affordable.

Heat a little olive oil and sunflower oil in a pan.

Chop and sauté 1 onion until translucent.

Add half a bunch of parsley (or a full bunch if small) to the onions.

Season with a bit of black pepper and salt (be cautious with salt due to capers).

Add half a teaspoon of capers to the mixture.

Incorporate the tuna into the sautéed mixture and stir until combined.

Place the filling on a plate to prepare for assembly.

Take 2 sheets of pastry (Muka) and ensure to keep the rest covered to prevent drying out.

In a deeper plate, create a circle with the filling and break 1 egg in the center.

Carefully fold the pastry over the filling and egg, tightening the corners to prevent leaks.

Heat oil in a frying pan until hot, then gently place the filled pastry in the oil.

Fry until the egg is cooked to your preference (well done, medium, or runny).

Once cooked, remove from oil and squeeze lemon juice on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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