This dish pairs egg with harissa paste, brik pastry or thin spring roll wrapper and parsley, chopped. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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252g canned tuna in water, drained0 kcal
79g egg113 kcal
63g brik pastry or thin spring roll wrapper188 kcal
32g olive oil283 kcal
24g harissa paste38 kcal
16g parsley, chopped6 kcal
63g lemon wedges19 kcal
2g salt0 kcal
2g black pepper5 kcal
Cooking instructions
canned tuna in waterharissa pasteparsleysaltblack pepper
Drain tuna well. In a bowl, mash tuna with harissa, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
canned tuna in watereggbrik pastry or thin spring roll wrapper
Lay one pastry sheet on a board. Place tuna mixture in the center and make a small well; crack the egg into the well.
canned tuna in watereggbrik pastry or thin spring roll wrapper
Fold the pastry into a tight triangle or square, sealing edges with a little water. Keep it compact so the egg stays centered.
eggolive oil
Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Fry the brick 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp; cover for 30-60 seconds to help set the egg.
lemon wedges
Drain briefly on paper towel. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing.
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