Algerian brik rolls
In this recipe, the brik (or filo) rolls are filled with fried minced meat, flavoured with cous-cous spices, garlic and onion.
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Last modified on: June 3rd 2015
For 4 rolls, you will need:
- 1 : 1 garlic clove
- 2 : 1 onion
- 3 : 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 : 300 g minced beef
- 5 : 1 tablespoon spices for couscous
- 6 : coriander
- 7 : 2 tablespoons grated cheese
- 8 : 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 9 : 4 sheets of brik pastry
- Total weight: 565 grams
How long does it take?
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 19 min. | 18 min. | 37 min. |
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Step by step recipe
| 1 |  | Prepare the fillingPeel and chop 1 garlic clove. Prepare 1 onion. |
5 min. |
| 2 |  | Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a pan on high heat. When hot, addd the garlic and onion, and cook for 1 minute without colouring. |
1 min. |
| 3 |  | Add 300 g minced beef and 1 tablespoon spices for couscous. | 1 min. |
| 4 |  | Cook but do not allow to brown too much. Check seasoning. | 10 min. |
| 5 |  | Tip the meat mixture into a bowl and add the chopped coriander, 2 tablespoons grated cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and mix well. | 3 min. |
| 6 |  | Make the brik rollsPlace a small amount of filling on a sheet of brik (or filo)... |
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| 7 |  | ...and roll up, folding the sides inwards... | |
| 8 |  | ...until you have a neat roll with the "seam" underneath. | |
| 9 |  | Make all the rolls like this. Note: the rolls can be frozen at this stage, if need be. |
10 min. |
| 10 |  | Fry the rollsPour 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) oil into a frying pan on medium heat. When really hot (lightly smoking), lower the rolls into the pan and fry... |
7 min. |
| 11 |  | ...until browned all over. You may need to do this in batches, if you have made a lot of rolls. Ideally, they should not touch in the pan, or they will stick to each other. The rolls are ready! |
Remarks
If you do not have any coriander, just use parsley.
Nutritional information
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How much will it cost?
For 4 rolls : 4.95 €
Per rolls : 1.24 €
Source: Home made.
More recipes?
This recipe use (among others) | Minced beef: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Moussaka, Express chilli con carne, Hamburgers, Spaghetti Bolognese, Stuffed tomatoes and courgettes, ... All |
 | Sheet of brik pastry: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Spinach brik parcels, Crispy smoked salmon and herb rolls, Warm apple feuillantines, Chicken and mushroom brik rolls, Quick Strawberry Millefeuille, ... All |
 | Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Cubed salad, Eggs in tomato shells, Cheese tart, Crispy potato and mushroom brik rolls, Cabbage julienne with ham, ... All |
 | Grated cheese: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Ham "friand" pie, Duck Parmentier, Stuffed artichokes au gratin, Potato and broccoli gratin, French onion soup, ... All |
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