Tunisian Brik — Tuna and Egg Pastry

👨‍🍳 Method

For the Pastry Filling

1. 1
   In a bowl, mix the tuna, cumin, parsley and oil, and season with salt and black pepper.

   Bowl

To assemble

1. 2
   Lay out a pastry sheet, place 2 tbsp of the filling on half of it and crack an egg over the filling.
2. 3
   Fold the other half of the sheet over and press the edges to seal. Repeat with the remaining sheets, filling and eggs.
3. 4
   Heat the oil in a deep pot to 170–180°C (340–355°F) and Fry 2–3 minutes per side, until the pastries are golden and crisp.

   ⚙ Deep-fryingStoveSlotted spoonCandy/oil thermometerDeep pot for frying

   💡Keep the oil at 170–180°C (340–355°F): too cold, and the food soaks up oil; too hot, and it browns outside before the inside cooks. Without a thermometer, dip the tip of a wooden spoon in the oil: when medium bubbles form around it right away, the oil is hot enough.

   💡Don't overload the oil: every piece that goes in cools it down. Fry one piece as a test, then the rest in several batches, and transfer to paper towels.
4. 5
   Drain on paper towels and serve hot.