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Spicy Tunisian Brik Pastries with Egg and Harissa

Name: Spicy Tunisian Brik Pastries with Egg and Harissa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Brik pastry sheets, 8 large (or substitute with phyllo dough); Potatoes, 2 medium, boiled and mashed; Eggs, 4 large; Canned tuna in oil, 180g, drained; Harissa paste, 3 tbsp; Onion, 1 small, finely chopped; Parsley, 2 tbsp, chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; Vegetable oil, for deep frying

Experience the delectable crunch and spicy flavors of this Tunisian favorite! Brik pastries feature a crisp, flaky exterior encasing a flavorful filling of egg, potato, tuna, and harissa. Perfect for

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 14, 2025

Spicy Tunisian Brik Pastries with Egg and Harissa — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pastry Sheets

For the Filling

For Frying

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 554 kcal
Protein: 23.03 g
Carbs: 52.13 g
Fat: 29.9 g
Fiber: 4.08 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2217 kcal
Protein: 92.1 g
Carbs: 208.5 g
Fat: 119.6 g
Fiber: 16.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Brik pastry sheets 8 large (or substitute with phyllo dough)	800	18	108	34	4
Potatoes 2 medium, boiled and mashed	340	8	80	0.4	8
Eggs 4 large	280	24	2	20	0
Canned tuna in oil 180g, drained	230	40	0	9	0
Harissa paste 3 tbsp	60	1	12	2	3
Onion 1 small, finely chopped	25	1	6	0.1	1
Parsley 2 tbsp, chopped	2	0.1	0.5	0.1	0.3
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil for deep frying	480	0	0	54	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Filling

1
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, drained tuna, harissa paste, and chopped onion.
2
Season and mix
Add parsley, then season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3
Divide filling
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions.

Assembling the Brik

1
Place filling on pastry
Take one pastry sheet and place a portion of the filling towards one side, leaving edges clear.
2
Add egg into filling
Make a well in the filling and crack an egg into it.
3
Fold and seal
Carefully fold the pastry over the filling, sealing the edges by pressing firmly. Repeat with remaining sheets.

How to Make Spicy Tunisian Brik Pastries with Egg and Harissa

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Heat oil
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan until hot.
2
Fry pastries
Gently lower each pastry into the oil, seam side down to ensure sealed edges.
3
Cook until golden
Cook until the pastry is golden brown and crisp, ensuring the egg yolk remains runny inside.