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Tunisian Brik Pastry

Cultural Context

Brik pastry is a beloved Tunisian dish, often enjoyed as a street food or appetizer. Traditionally filled with ingredients like tuna and egg, it reflects the country's coastal influences and vibrant flavors. Commonly served during Ramadan and festive occasions, brik has also found its way into global cuisine, with various adaptations emerging worldwide.

TunisianTNappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups flour
1 cup semolina
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water

brik pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: spring roll wrappers

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

tuna

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Chicken provides a leaner option, and sardines are often less expensive.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Sriracha offers similar heat with a different flavor profile.

capers

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: pickles

Green olives can provide a briny flavor at a lower cost.

1

Mix 2 cups of flour with 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a blender.

2

Add 2 cups of water and blend until the mixture is not too runny and not too thick.

3

Heat a stove to medium heat.

4

Coat a pan with the batter to form a round shape.

5

Loosen the edges with a spatula as it cooks.

6

Once it starts changing color to off-white, check if it's cooked.

7

If there are spots that need filling, add more batter to those spots.

8

Remove from the pan when cooked and store in the freezer if not using immediately.

Cooking Techniques

frying

Equipment Needed

blenderspatulastove

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutenfishegg

Also Known As

BrikBorek

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