TUNISIAN BRIKS (BREK)

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Provided by David Kamen

Categories     Egg     Onion     Appetizer     Side     Fry     Lunch     Tuna     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Filling:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 5-ounce cans tuna, drained and flaked
1 tablespoon capers, drained, rinsed, mashed
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Assembly:
2 cups olive oil, for frying
8 (6-inch) prepared egg roll wrappers
1 egg white, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon of water
8 large eggs
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • To prepare the filling:
  • 1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl and cool.
  • 2. Add the tuna, capers, cheese, and parsley to the onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • To assemble:
  • 1. In a wide, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat, add enough oil to come up the sides of the pan about 1 1/2 inches. Heat the oil to 350°F for frying.
  • 2. Quickly spread the egg roll wrappers out on a work surface and brush the edges with the egg white. Place a rounded spoonful of filling (2 to 3 tablespoons) just off center on each wrapper. Using a spoon, press a well into the center of the filling. Break an egg over each portion of filling, catching it in the well.
  • 3. Carefully fold each egg roll over to form a triangle, keeping the egg inside its well. Press the edges together to seal closed. For a sturdier pocket, fold each rim over itself by about a 1/2 inch and press to seal.
  • 4. Working in batches, gently slide the briks into the hot oil. Spoon hot oil over any dough that may not be submerged. Fry, turning gently as needed, until the briks are golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the cooked briks on a cooling rack set over a sheet pan while the others finish cooking. Serve warm with wedges of lemon.

A Knox
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These briks are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit.


Sergio RM
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my briks didn't turn out crispy at all.


MC Teekay
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The briks were a little too greasy.


Sizwe
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These briks are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them with a side of yogurt sauce.


Talha Safa
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Meh.


KalimSiyal
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I made these briks for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef.


Aashna Bhattarai
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These briks were a bit too crispy for my liking.


Shani Kamboh
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I've never had Tunisian food before, but these briks were a great introduction. I'll definitely be trying more Tunisian recipes.


Nirbak Rony
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Yum!


Armando Gomez
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The briks were a little bland. I added some extra spices and they were much better.


daREAL DOOM
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These briks are perfect for a party appetizer or a quick and easy meal.


Sahil Afghan
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I had some trouble finding filo dough, but I was able to find it at a specialty grocery store. The briks were worth the effort!


Meleven
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The briks were a little too oily for my taste.


Tanya Gasper
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I'm not a big fan of Tunisian food, but these briks were amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Sardar Ibrar
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These briks were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Walter Metz jr
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Absolutely delicious! The briks were crispy and flavorful, and the filling was perfectly seasoned. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great.