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Tunisian Brik

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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 20m
  • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 ounces butter, melted
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 6 1/2 ounces tuna (in vegetable oil, drained)
  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
  • 6 sheets (114 grams) phyllo dough
  • 2 small eggs
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F Metl the butter in a small frying pan and cool the onion over low heat until soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.

  • Step 2: Combine the onion, tuna, capers, parsley and parmesan in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  • Step 3: Cut the filo pastry sheets in half widthways. Layer four of the half-sheets together, brushing each with melted butter. Keep the remaining pastry covered with a tamp towel.

  • Step 4: Spoon half the tuna mixture onto one end of the buttered pastry, leaving a border. Made a well in the center of the mixture and carefully break an egg into the well, being careful not to break it. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Step 5: Layer two more sheets of the filo together, brushing with melted butter, and place on top of the tuna and egg. Fold in the pastry sides, then roll into a firm parcel, keeping the egg intact.

  • Step 6: Place on a lightly greased baking tray and brush with melted butter. Repeat with the remaining pastry, filling and egg.

  • Step 7: Bake for 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

  • NOTE: the yolk is still soft after 15 minutes. If you like your eggs firmer, bake for a little longer.


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