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Tunisian Brik (Stuffed Fried Pastry)

Moroccan · Middle East & North Africa Top Pick STOVETOP

8/10

Crispy fried pastry encasing a whole runny egg, tuna, capers, and parsley, eaten by hand.

Eggs Street Food Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free

Why It Works

Frying the thin pastry quickly at high heat sets the whites while the yolk stays runny. Biting in releases the yolk, which becomes the sauce. A masterclass in textural contrast.

Key Ingredients

brik or phyllo pastry egg tuna capers parsley onion harissa lemon

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