Brik

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • One 6-ounce can tuna, preferably packed in olive oil, drained, optional
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 warka, phyllo, or egg roll sheets, thawed if frozen
  • Corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil for frying
  • 4 small eggs
  • 1 lemon, cut into quarters

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix the tuna, if youre using it, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2
    Use a pair of scissors or a jar to cut the wrappers into 4- to 5-inch circles (squares will work too) and moisten the edges very lightly with drops of water.
  3. 3
    Put about 1/2 inch of oil in a medium skillet or wide saucepan and turn the heat to medium-high.
  4. 4
    Divide the tuna mixture among the wrappers.
  5. 5
    Working quickly, crack an egg on top of each, fold into a semicircle, and seal the edge tightly.
  6. 6
    When the oil shimmers, fry the briks, two at a time, until golden brown, turning once; total cooking time will be less than 2 minutes per brik.
  7. 7
    Serve hot with lemon wedges.

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