Brik with Egg and Parsley

Name: Brik with Egg and Parsley
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Algerian
Ingredients: 8 phyllo sheets; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp capers, drained; 1/2 onion, minced; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 6 tbsp melted butter; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Crispy phyllo pastry triangles filled with egg, parsley, and capers, fried until golden and served with a squeeze of lemon.

35 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

AlgerianAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

8 phyllo sheets
4 eggs
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp capers, drained
1/2 onion, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
6 tbsp melted butter
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

1

Beat 4 eggs in a bowl with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 minced onion. Fold in 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley and 2 tbsp drained capers.
2

Lay out one 8 phyllo sheets sheet on a clean surface. Brush lightly with 6 tbsp melted butter.
3

Place 1 tablespoon of the eggs mixture in the center of the sheet near the bottom.
4

Fold the bottom corner up over the filling, then fold in the two side corners, and finally fold the top corner down to form a triangle.
5

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a shallow skillet to 350°F.
6

Carefully place the brik in the hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
7

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
8

Serve warm with 1 cut into wedges lemon on the side.

Questions

Can I make Brik with Egg and Parsley dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 6 tbsp melted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Brik with Egg and Parsley gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 8 phyllo sheets has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Brik with Egg and Parsley keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Brik with Egg and Parsley?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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