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Tunus Usulü Brik
Medium 35 min~268 kcal 4/10
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Brik au Thon
Tunisian fried pastry filled with tuna, potato, parsley, capers, and a soft egg.
Medium⏱️ 36 min📖 1 min readServes 4~330 kcal🇹🇳 Tunisian🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 12 min cook
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Timeline
Total 36 min- Prep24 min
- Cooking12 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the outside
- 4 adet Yufka or malsouka
For the filling
- 160 gr Tuna
- 1 adet Boiled potato
- 4 adet Eggs
- 0.3 demet Parsley
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Capers
- 0.5 adet Onion
General
- 0.6 çay kaşığı(~3 ml) Salt
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Black pepper
For frying
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 1 adet Lemon
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Instructions
- 1
Mash the boiled potato and drain the tuna.
- 2
Finely chop the parsley, capers, and onion.
- 3
Mix the potato, tuna, parsley, capers, onion, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Lay the yufka or malsouka on the counter, add some filling, and crack an egg into the center.
- 5
Fold the pastry into a triangle and press the edges lightly.
- 6
Fry the briks in 175°C oil for 2 minutes per side, until browned.
4 min04:00 - 7
Rest them on paper towels for 1 minute and serve hot with lemon.
1 min01:00
💡 Tip: If you cannot find malsouka, use one fresh layer of yufka; a thick layer makes the outside hard before the egg inside cooks.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the briks hot with lemon wedges, parsley, and optional pickled hot peppers.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
18
g protein
28
g carbs
17
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 33%Fat 46%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Brik au Thon make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Brik au Thon take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 12 minutes; 36 minutes in total.Is Brik au Thon difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Brik au Thon have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 28g, fat: 17g.Which allergens does Brik au Thon contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Brik au Thon belong to?
This recipe belongs to Tunisian cuisine.How many ingredients does Brik au Thon need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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