Algerian brik rolls


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:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 5 min.
Algerian brik rolls

Prepare the filling



Peel and chop 1 garlic clove.

Prepare 1 onion.

Stage 2 - 1 min.
Algerian brik rolls
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.
Algerian brik rolls
Add 300 g minced beef and 1 tablespoon spices for couscous.

Stage 4 - 10 min.
Algerian brik rolls
Cook but do not allow to brown too much. Check seasoning.

Stage 5 - 3 min.
Algerian brik rolls
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
Algerian brik rolls

Make the brik rolls


Place a small amount of filling on a sheet of brik (or filo)...

Stage 7
Algerian brik rolls
...and roll up, folding the sides inwards...

Stage 8
Algerian brik rolls
...until you have a neat roll with the "seam" underneath.

Stage 9 - 10 min.
Algerian brik rolls
Make all the rolls like this.

Note: the rolls can be frozen at this stage, if need be.

Stage 10 - 7 min.
Algerian brik rolls

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
Algerian brik rolls
...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.
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately once plated up.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe60 RDI=20 %40 RDI=4 %100 RDI=20 %1,300 RDI=70 %5,430 RDI: 70 %
Per 100 g10 RDI=4 %7 RDI=1 %20 RDI=3 %230 RDI=10 %960 RDI: 10 %
Per rolls20 RDI=6 %10 RDI=1 %20 RDI=4 %320 RDI=20 %1,360 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk, Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 rolls : 4.95 €
  • Per rolls : 1.25 €

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