Brika: Tunisian Turnovers Recipe

Name: Brika: Tunisian Turnovers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained of oil or (5 ounce) can water; 4 medium baking potatoes, boiled and mashed; 1/2 cup scallion, chopped fine; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine; 1/2 cup cilantro leaf, chopped fine; 2 to 3 ounces Greek feta cheese, crumbled; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 tablespoon ground caraway; 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander; 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 -2 tablespoon capers; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cups canola oil or 2 cups vegetable oil; 1 (8 ounce) package egg roll wraps

Servings: persons

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained of oil or (5 ounce) can water
4 medium baking potatoes, boiled and mashed
1/2 cup scallion, chopped fine
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, chopped fine
2 to 3 ounces Greek feta cheese, crumbled
4 eggs
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 tablespoon ground caraway
1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 -2 tablespoon capers
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups canola oil or 2 cups vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) package egg roll wraps

1
Combine tuna, mashed potatoes, scallions, parsley, cilantro, feta, eggs, ground caraway, ground coriander, tumeric, garlic powder, capers, and salt and pepper. Mix well so all ingredients are mashed together.
2
Place 2 cups of oil into a frying pan and heat.
3
Open egg roll wraps (but leave them covered with a damp towel so they will not dry out).
4
Take out 1 wrapper and spoon about 3 tablespoons onto 1/2 of the wrap. Fold to form a triangle.
5
Repeat with the filling and wrappers until you have exhausted the mixture.
6
Place the brika into the hot oil and fry until it is all white on top.
7
Turn the brika over and continue frying until light golden in color.
8
Remove brika and place on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.

1556

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained of oil or (5 ounce) can water, 4 medium baking potatoes, boiled and mashed, 1/2 cup scallion, chopped fine, 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Brika: Tunisian Turnovers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brika: Tunisian Turnovers

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