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Tunisian Tuna Brik with Harissa and Crispy Potato

Name: Tunisian Tuna Brik with Harissa and Crispy Potato
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 200g canned tuna, drained; 1 medium potato, boiled and mashed; 2 tablespoons harissa paste; 1 tablespoon capers, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; 8 raw brik pastry sheets, (or spring roll wrappers); 1 egg per brik, (optional); Vegetable oil, for frying

A delightful North African pastry, perfect as an appetizer or snack, filled with tuna, potatoes, and a bold harissa punch.

4.7(734 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·June 22, 2025

Tunisian Tuna Brik with Harissa and Crispy Potato — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 h 15 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Filling

For the Pastry

For Frying

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 347 kcal
Protein: 19.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Fat: 18.83 g
Fiber: 1.83 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2083 kcal
Protein: 117 g
Carbs: 153 g
Fat: 113 g
Fiber: 11 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
200g canned tuna drained	220	48	0	2	0
1 medium potato boiled and mashed	150	4	34	0	4
2 tablespoons harissa paste	30	1	5	1	1
1 tablespoon capers chopped	2	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
8 raw brik pastry sheets (or spring roll wrappers)	640	16	112	16	6
1 egg per brik (optional)	560	48	2	40	0
Vegetable oil for frying	480	0	0	54	0

These nutritional estimates are for informational purposes only and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Filling

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, tuna, harissa, capers, and parsley.
2
Season
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Mix filling
Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Preparing the Pastry

1
Lay pastry sheet
Lay a brik pastry sheet on a flat surface.
2
Add filling
Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of the sheet.
3
Add egg (optional)
If using, make a small indentation in the filling to crack an egg into it.
Tip: Ensure pastry edges are sealed to prevent filling leakage. A little beaten egg can work as an adhesive for sealing edges.

How to Make Tunisian Tuna Brik with Harissa and Crispy Potato

Total time: 1 h 40 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Filling the Pastry
Carefully fold over the pastry to create a triangle and seal edges.
2
Frying the Briks
Heat oil in a deep pan and fry each brik until golden brown and crisp.
3
Draining Excess Oil
Place fried briks on a paper towel to remove excess oil.