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.
88 K 5/5 (5 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
4.95 €
4 rolls
9 IngredientsLast 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
fresh coriander (cilantro) - 7
2 tablespoons grated cheese - 8
1 tablespoon lemon juice - 9
4 sheets of brick pastry - Total weight: 565 grams
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 recipe | 60 RDI=20 % | 40 RDI=4 % | 100 RDI=20 % | 1,300 RDI=70 % | 5,430 RDI: 70 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=4 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 230 RDI=10 % | 960 RDI: 10 % |
| Per rolls | 20 RDI=6 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 20 RDI=4 % | 320 RDI=20 % | 1,360 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 rolls : 4.95 €
- Per rolls : 1.25 €
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Minced beef
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Sheet of brick pastry
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