Tunisian Tuna-and-Egg Turnover

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Tunisian Tuna-and-Egg Turnover
45 min.
6
362kcal

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Tunisia with these delightful Tuna-and-Egg Turnovers, a dish that promises a satisfying meal for any time of the day. Perfectly gluten-free and dairy-free, these crispy briks bring together a harmonious blend of tender, flaky wrappers filled with a rich tuna mixture and topped with a perfectly cooked egg. The combination of fresh flat-leaf parsley, capers, and scallions elevates the tuna filling, making each bite bursting with fresh, zesty flavors.

What’s truly captivating about this recipe is the contrast between the crispy exterior and the beautifully runny yolk inside. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a stunning appetizer at your next gathering, these turnovers are not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes. Serve them warm with a side of lemon wedges for an added zing that complements the dish beautifully.

With a prep time of just 45 minutes, you’ll soon be indulging in this sumptuous meal that balances nutrition and taste, boasting only 362 calories per serving. Whether you are looking for a unique dish to entertain guests or a simple yet impressive meal for your family, these Tuna-and-Egg Turnovers are bound to be a hit. So, roll up your sleeves, and let’s make some culinary magic happen in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 1.5 tablespoons capers drained coarsely chopped
  •  egg whites 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • servings lemon wedges 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin for brushing
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup spring onion chopped
  • 8-inch you will also need: parchment paper (-square)
  • ounce tuna in olive oil drained canned
  • cups vegetable oil 
  • tablespoon water 
  • medium eggs whole (preferably medium)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Mash together tuna, scallions, parsley, capers, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until tuna is broken up and mixture is combined well.
  2. Stir together egg white and water in a cup with a fork.
  3. Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 200°F.
  4. Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet until it registers 350°F on thermometer.
  5. While vegetable oil is heating, arrange 2 spring-roll wrappers on a work surface and brush centers lightly with olive oil (do not oil edges). Leaving a 1-inch border all around, put 2 tablespoons tuna mixture near lower right corner of 1 wrapper and form mixture into a ring (about 1/2 inch high and 3 inches in diameter) to contain egg.
  6. Repeat procedure with other wrapper.
  7. Brush edges of both wrappers with egg white mixture (use separate brushes for oil and for egg white), then break an egg inside each "ring" and season eggs lightly with salt and pepper. Fold top left corner of each wrapper over egg to form a triangle and press edges together to seal.
  8. Immediately lift 1 brik gently by tip of triangle and lower into oil, keeping long side of triangle in center of skillet. Repeat with second brik and fry briks, lapping oil over exposed wrappers with a metal spatula, until undersides are golden, about 1 minute. Flip each brik over sideways with aid of 2 metal spatulas, so long side of each triangle stays in center, then continue to fry, lapping exposed wrapper with oil, until wrapper is golden and egg is cooked but yolk is still runny, about 1 minute more.
  9. Transfer to paper towels to drain briefly, then put on a baking sheet and keep warm in oven while making remaining briks.
  10. Make more briks in same manner (using a second baking sheet for keeping last batches warm). Return oil to 350°F between batches.
  11. Serve briks warm.
  12. ·To take the temperature of a shallow amount of oil with a flat-framed metal deep-fat thermometer, put bulb of thermometer in skillet and turn thermometer facedown, resting other end (not plastic handle) against rim of skillet. Check temperature frequently.·Tuna mixture can be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.·Each brik must be fried shortly after cracking egg onto wrapper so wrapper does not become too soggy to lift.·You may want to fully cook the yolks if salmonella is a problem in your area.

Nutrition Facts

Calories362kcal
Protein16.16%
Fat82.03%
Carbs1.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.25
Glycemic Load
0.11
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
14.57608703945%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Hesperetin
0.28mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
5.39mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
2.72mg
Myricetin
0.38mg
Quercetin
3.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:361.72kcal
18.09%
Fat:33.05g
50.85%
Saturated Fat:5.79g
36.21%
Carbohydrates:1.64g
0.55%
Net Carbohydrates:1.32g
0.48%
Sugar:0.35g
0.39%
Cholesterol:168.87mg
56.29%
Sodium:349.03mg
15.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.65g
29.31%
Vitamin K:105.76µg
100.72%
Selenium:36.4µg
51.99%
Vitamin E:3.23mg
21.5%
Vitamin D:2.78µg
18.53%
Vitamin B3:3.68mg
18.39%
Phosphorus:180.33mg
18.03%
Vitamin B12:1.02µg
17%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.87%
Vitamin A:515.15IU
10.3%
Iron:1.5mg
8.32%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.06%
Folate:30.21µg
7.55%
Zinc:0.88mg
5.89%
Vitamin C:4.72mg
5.73%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.64%
Potassium:157.08mg
4.49%
Magnesium:17.81mg
4.45%
Calcium:37.21mg
3.72%
Copper:0.07mg
3.55%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.6%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.35%
Fiber:0.32g
1.29%
Source:Epicurious