Tunisian Brik-Style Eggs
- Ready In:
- 54mins
- Ingredients:
- 22
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
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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
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- 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.
- 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.
- Place packet on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining phyllo, potatoes, eggs, cheese, and black pepper.
- 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.
- Spoon harissa evenly over brik, and sprinkle with cilantro.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Elmotoo
Geneva, New York