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Tuna and Egg Briks

Por Yodeimi Gómez
A delicious seafood recipe from Tunisian cuisine. Heat 2 tsp of the oil in a large saucepan and cook the spring onions over a low heat for 3 minutes or until beginning to soften. Add...
5 from 3982 votes
Tiempo Preparación 30 minutes
Tiempo Cocción 15 minutes
Tiempo Total 45 minutes
Plato Seafood
Cocina Tunisian
Raciones 4

Ingredientes

  • 2 tbs Olive Oil
  • 8 Spring Onions
  • 200g Spinach
  • 4 Filo Pastry
  • 1 can Tuna
  • 2 Eggs
  • Dash Hotsauce
  • 4 Chopped Tomatoes
  • 1/4 Cucumber
  • 1 tbs Lemon Juice
  • 4 tbs Apricot Jam

Instrucciones
 

  • Heat 2 tsp of the oil in a large saucepan and cook the spring onions over a low heat for 3 minutes or until beginning to soften. Add the spinach, cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for a further 2–3 minutes or until tender and wilted, stirring once or twice. Tip the mixture into a sieve or colander and leave to drain and cool.
  • Using a saucer as a guide, cut out 24 rounds about 12.5 cm (5 in) in diameter from the filo pastry, cutting 6 rounds from each sheet. Stack the filo rounds in a pile, then cover with cling film to prevent them from drying out.
  • When the spinach mixture is cool, squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible, then transfer to a bowl. Add the tuna, eggs, hot pepper sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F, gas mark 6). Take one filo round and very lightly brush with some of the remaining oil. Top with a second round and brush with a little oil, then place a third round on top and brush with oil.
  • Place a heaped tbsp of the filling in the middle of the round, then fold the pastry over to make a half-moon shape. Fold in the edges, twisting them to seal, and place on a non-stick baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling to make 8 briks in all.
  • Lightly brush the briks with the remaining oil. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the pastry is crisp and golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes and cucumber in a bowl and sprinkle with the lemon juice and seasoning to taste. Serve the briks hot with this salad and the chutney.