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Brick à l'Oeuf (Egg Brick)

A brick à l'oeuf (egg brick) is a traditional Tunisian recipe prepared with a sheet of brick dough, fried in oil after it has been filled with an egg, and optionally with tuna, harissa and capers.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 1 brick
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Tunisian , North African

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet brick dough
  • 1 egg
  • harissa (optional)
  • canned tuna (optional)
  • capers (optional)
  • salt
  • pepper
  • vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a large skillet. The oil should be hot but not steaming.
  2. Place the sheet of brick dough in a large, deep dish and break an egg in the center.
  3. (Optional) Add tuna, harissa and/or capers.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Fold the sheet on itself to form a half circle and slide it gently into the hot oil, making sure that the egg does not escape.
  6. Fry on medium heat for 2 minutes on each side, or a little more if you prefer the egg more cooked.
  7. Serve immediately, with lemon, a salad and/or spicy chorba.

Notes

  • Before frying, you can sprinkle the egg with grated scallion and chopped cilantro.