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
Stage 1
5 min.
Stage 2
1 min.
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.
Stage 3
1 min.
Add 300 g minced beef and 1 tablespoon spices for couscous.Stage 4
10 min.
Cook but do not allow to brown too much. Check seasoning.Stage 5
3 min.
Tip the meat mixture into a bowl and add the chopped coriander, 2 tablespoons grated cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and mix well.Stage 6
Make the brik rolls
Place a small amount of filling on a sheet of brik (or filo)...
Stage 7
...and roll up, folding the sides inwards...Stage 8
...until you have a neat roll with the "seam" underneath.Stage 9
10 min.
Make all the rolls like this.Note: the rolls can be frozen at this stage, if need be.
Stage 10
7 min.
Fry the rolls
Pour 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...
Stage 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
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: Italian style gratin, Express chilli con carne, Spaghetti Bolognese, Hamburgers, Stuffed tomatoes and courgettes, ... All |
| Sheet of brik pastry: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Quick Strawberry Millefeuille, Crispy prawn rolls, Pears and caramelised walnut samosas , Crispy cheese parcels, Crispy spinach rolls, ... All |
| Grated cheese: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Croque-monsieur, Quick stuffed courgettes, Potimarron (chestnut pumpkin) "au gratin", Endive gratin with cancoillotte, French onion soup, ... All |
| Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Tomato pesto, Italian style gratin, Ratatouille, Sautéd broccoli with ham, Pollack fillet baked with rice and vegetables., ... All |
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