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Nutritional Values
330kcal
15gProtein
22gCarbs
20gFat
1gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥚 Eggs
🐟 Fish
🌾 Gluten
Brik
How to order / say it
Say it
بريكة — [Bree-k]
Order
I'd like a brik, please.
Locally
أود بريكة، من فضلك.
Say locally
Thin pastry filled with egg, tuna, and spices, deep-fried.
Why try it?
Brik is a staple in Hammamet's culinary offerings, known for its satisfying crunch and flavorful fillings, representing the city's ingenuity in street food.
How it tastes
Brik is crunchy on the outside with a warm, savory filling of egg and tuna, complemented by the aromatic spices infused inside.
Origin & History — first documented: 1905
Brik traces its roots back to the early 20th century, evolving from simple home recipes to a beloved street snack across Hammamet, often consumed during Ramadan.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 2 sheets filo pastry
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🐟 50 g tuna
- 🌿 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 🥕 1 tbsp capers
- 🍋 1 tsp lemon juice
Method
- 1 Place tuna, capers, parsley, and lemon juice on a sheet of pastry.
- 2 Crack an egg over the filling and fold the pastry.
- 3 Deep-fry until golden brown and crispy.
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