Brik
Brik is a popular Tunisian dish consisting of thin pastry filled typically with egg, tuna, and parsley, then folded and fried until crispy. It is a flavorful and texturally contrasting food often enjoyed as a street snack or appetizer, deeply rooted in Tunisian culinary tradition.
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Ingredients
- 4 sheets
- 2 large
- 100 grams
- 2 tablespoons, chopped
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 small, finely chopped
- for frying
- to serve
- optional, to serve
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Tunisian
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Brik traces its origins to the fusion of Mediterranean and North African culinary influences, particularly adapting the use of thin pastry similar to Middle Eastern filo with local Tunisian fillings, becoming a staple in Tunisian households and celebrations.
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