Tunisian Brik-Style Eggs

Submitted by Elmotoo

"I found this as part of an email from Cooking Light. CL got it from MyRecipes.com. Share, share, share! I am posting it as I found it. You can purchase harissa. I, personally, would leave out the cilantro because I hate the stuff and sub parsley instead."

 

• Ready In: 54mins
• Ingredients: 22
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Harissa

• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon ground ancho chili pepper
• 3⁄4 cup chopped bottled roasted red pepper
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 garlic clove, crushed

• Brik

• 2 cups yukon gold potatoes, 1-inch cubed or 12 ounces yukon gold potatoes
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄3 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 4 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed (13 x 18-inch)
• cooking spray
• 4 large eggs, chilled
• 1⁄2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg white
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup fresh parsley

directions

1. To prepare harissa, place caraway and cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Place seed mixture, ancho chile pepper, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a blender; process until smooth.
2. To prepare brik, place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until just tender. Drain.
3. Preheat oven to 450°.
4. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; swirl to coat. Add potatoes, turmeric, salt, and ground red pepper (if desired); sauté 6 minutes or until edges are crisp. Add parsley and green onions; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
5. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a large cutting board or work surface (cover remaining phyllo to prevent drying); coat phyllo with cooking spray. Fold sheet in half like a book. Coat bottom third of phyllo with cooking spray (narrow end should be facing you). Fold bottom third up. Arrange 1/4 of the potatoes in a circle in center of the bottom (folded) third of the phyllo, creating a nest for the egg. Crack 1 egg into center of potatoes. Sprinkle 1/4 of feta over egg. Sprinkle with black pepper. Fold top third of phyllo over egg, potatoes, and cheese, folding in sides to form a packet.
6. Place packet on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining phyllo, potatoes, eggs, cheese, and black pepper.
7. Combine egg white and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Brush phyllo packets with egg white mixture. Bake at 450° for 9 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
8. Spoon harissa evenly over brik, and sprinkle with cilantro.