Tunisian Brik au Thon with Fully Cooked Egg

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat Oven

Step 2

Preheat to 375°F (190°C).

Step 3

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 4

2. Cook the Potato

Step 5

Boil diced potatoes in salted water until tender (≈10 min).

Step 6

Drain and mash lightly.

Step 7

3. Prepare the Filling

Step 8

In a small skillet, heat 1 tsp olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.

Step 9

Mix mashed potatoes, sautéed onion & garlic, tuna, parsley, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Step 10

Optionally, stir in 1 beaten egg to help bind the mixture for easier folding.

Step 11

4. Assemble the Brik

Step 12

Lay one sheet of phyllo on a clean surface; brush lightly with olive oil.

Step 13

Place ¼ of the filling in the center.

Step 14

Make a small well in the filling and crack 1 egg into it (for fully cooked, use a smaller egg or slightly break the yolk).

Step 15

Fold phyllo into a triangle or square and seal edges with a little water.

Step 16

5. Bake

Step 17

Place Brik on prepared baking sheet.

Step 18

Brush lightly with olive oil.

Step 19

Bake 15–18 minutes, or until phyllo is golden and crispy and the egg is fully cooked through.

Step 20

Tip: If phyllo browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking.