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Brik à l'Oeuf

Name: Brik à l'Oeuf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 brik or spring roll pastry sheets; 4 eggs; 1 can tuna in oil, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 tablespoon harissa paste (optional); Salt and black pepper to taste; Vegetable oil for frying; Lemon wedges for serving

Tunisian fried pastry pockets filled with egg, tuna, parsley, and capers, crispy and golden.

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1In a bowl, mix eggs, tuna, parsley, capers, harissa (if using), salt, and pepper.

2Place a pastry sheet on a flat surface.

3Spoon 2 tablespoons of filling in the center.

4Fold pastry into a triangle, sealing edges with water or egg white.

5Heat oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F).

6Fry briks for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

7Drain on paper towels.

8Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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Brik à l'Oeuf

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