Tunisian Brik - Episode 24 - Amina is Cooking

brik pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: spring roll wrappers

Phyllo dough offers a lighter option while spring roll wrappers are more accessible.

tuna

🥗Healthier: cooked chicken

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned sardines are budget-friendly and still provide a good flavor.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Sriracha adds heat with a different flavor profile, while chili paste is often less expensive.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are usually cheaper.

In a skillet on medium heat, add canned tuna and break any big chunks into small pieces.

Add finely chopped onions and cook with the tuna for about 3 minutes until translucent.

Season with salt and pepper, then add chopped parsley and mix well; turn off the heat.

For the wrappers, use Muka, which is a North African product similar to egg roll or spring roll wrappers.

Fold the four sides of the circle to form a square.

Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling on one angle of the square and shape it into a crescent.

Put a whole egg in the space left and close it slightly without pressing too much.

Slide it immediately into hot oil and press the edges to seal.

Pour hot oil on top of the wrapper to help cook the egg faster.

When the bottom is brown, flip it and cook for 30 to 45 seconds.

If the egg yolk is running, remove it; otherwise, cook for another 30 seconds until fully cooked.

Remove from oil, let it drip, and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil; serve with a squeeze of lemon.

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