BRIK 🥟 Crisp and Aromatic Algerian Pastries❗ Easy Recipes❗ Ramadan Menu Dinner

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.

Prepare the brik pastry by cutting it into circles.

Mix tuna, capers, chopped parsley, and diced onion in a bowl.

Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

Place a spoonful of the tuna mixture in the center of a pastry circle.

Crack an egg on top of the filling.

Fold the pastry over to create a half-moon shape, sealing the edges with water.

Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Carefully lower the brik into the hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove the brik and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with harissa on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens