Brik (Tunisian Fried Pastry with Tuna and Egg)
Brik is one of Tunisia’s most iconic street foods: a delicate pastry filled with tuna, parsley, capers, and a whole egg, folded into a triangle and fried until golden and crispy. It’s crunchy on the outside, soft and savory inside, and often eaten with a squeeze of lemon. Served everywhere from street stalls to family kitchens, Brik is a Tunisian classic.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g
Amount of servings servings
Ingredients
- 4 sheets malsouka Tunisian pastry or filo pastry
- 1 can tuna in olive oil drained
- 4 eggs 1 per brik
- 2 tbsp capers optional
- 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
- ½ small onion finely chopped (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Prepare filling: In a bowl, mix tuna, parsley, capers, onion, and black pepper.
- Assemble brik: Place one sheet of malsouka on a flat surface. Add a spoonful of tuna mixture in the center. Crack a whole egg directly on top.
- Fold: Quickly fold the pastry into a triangle or half-moon shape, sealing the edges by pressing lightly (the uncooked egg helps bind).
- Fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Carefully slide the folded brik into the oil. Fry for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels. Eat hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
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