Brik à l’Œuf & Salade Méchouia (Crisp Tunisian Pastry with Charred Pepper-Tomato Salad) – Authentic Tunisia Recipe
Golden, shattering-crisp Tunisian brik paired with smoky roasted pepper and garlic salad.
- Country of Origin
- 🇹🇳 Tunisia (North Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Crisp golden malsouka/phyllo triangle filled with seasoned fish, Parsley, Capers, Caraway-coriander tabel spice, Garlic
Ingredients for Brik à l’Œuf & Salade Méchouia (Crisp Tunisian Pastry with Charred Pepper-Tomato Salad) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) crisp golden malsouka/phyllo triangle filled with seasoned fish, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups parsley, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup capers
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with caraway-coriander tabel spice
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Tunisia seasoning (garlic, lemon wedges, olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and caraway-coriander tabel spice for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add crisp golden malsouka/phyllo triangle filled with seasoned fish and parsley along with garlic, lemon wedges, olive oil, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with capers and serve straight from the skillet.