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🥟 Tunisian Stuffed Pastry Recipe (Brik à l’Oeuf)

"Learn how to make Tunisian stuffed pastry (Brik à l’Oeuf) – crispy fried warka filled with egg, tuna, onion, and herbs. An authentic Tunisian street food recipe with step-by-step instructions."

Tunisian stuffed pastry, also known as Brik, is a crispy, golden-fried pastry filled with egg, tuna, onion, capers, and herbs. This iconic Tunisian street food is light, crunchy, and bursting with flavor. Traditionally made with warka pastry sheets (similar to phyllo), Brik is enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or part of a festive meal.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Authentic Tunisian street food 🇹🇳
  • Crispy outside, savory filling inside
  • Quick and easy with only a few ingredients
  • Perfect for snacks, appetizers, or Iftar dishes

🥘 Ingredients

  • 6 warka or phyllo pastry sheets
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 can (150g) tuna in olive oil, drained
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp capers (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp harissa (for spice, optional)
  • Vegetable oil for frying

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling

In a bowl, mix tuna, onion, parsley, capers, black pepper, and harissa.

2. Assemble the Pastries

Place a sheet of warka/filo on a flat surface. Add a spoonful of filling, crack one egg on top, and fold into a triangle or rectangle. Seal edges with a little water.

3. Fry Until Golden

Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry each pastry until crisp and golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

4. Serve Hot

Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra harissa sauce.

❄️ Storage Tips

  • Best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare the filling ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
  • Assembled pastries can be frozen and fried directly from frozen.

❓ FAQs About Tunisian Stuffed Pastry (Brik)

1. What is Tunisian Brik made of?
It’s a thin pastry filled with egg, tuna, onion, and herbs, then fried until crispy.

2. Can I use phyllo instead of warka?
Yes! Phyllo sheets or spring roll wrappers work as substitutes if warka pastry isn’t available.

3. Is Brik always made with tuna?
No. Some versions use ground meat, seafood, or just eggs and herbs.

4. Can I bake Brik instead of frying?
Yes, but frying gives it the traditional crispy texture. If baking, brush with oil before placing in the oven.

5. What do you serve with Brik?
It pairs perfectly with fresh salad, harissa sauce, or a squeeze of lemon juice.

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