Tunisian Brik

Description

Tunisian Brik is a delicious and crispy pastry, usually filled with egg, tuna, capers, and parsley, then deep-fried to golden perfection. It's a classic street food and is often served during Ramadan. Simple, tasty, and packed with flavor!

Ingredients

• 4 sheets of malsouka (brik) pastry
• 4 eggs
• 1 can of tuna (in oil or water)
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

Steps

1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
2. Place one sheet of brik on a flat surface.
3. Add a spoonful of tuna, parsley, and capers in the center.
4. Crack an egg on top of the filling and season with salt and pepper.
5. Carefully fold the pastry into a triangle or half-moon shape, sealing the edges.
6. Gently slide the brik into the hot oil and fry until golden and crispy (about 2 minutes each side).
7. Remove and place on paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve hot.