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Moroccan Tuna Briouats Stuffed Pastries

these pastry triangles are filled with sweet or savory fillings & deep-fried, traditionally (or the may be baked in the oven). this version is made with tuna & is my husband's favorite.

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Ingredients

  • egg roll wraps
  • spring roll wrappers
  • tuna in water
  • potatoes
  • onion
  • black olives
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh cilantro
  • harissa
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • paprika
  • cumin
  • black pepper
  • egg yolk
  • water
  • canola oil

Preparation

  1. 1if you are using egg roll wrappers that are 7x7 inches they need to be cut in half so they measure 3
  2. 25x7
  3. 3set out the frozen spring roll pastry so it can thaw
  4. 4if using raw potatoes , peel & dice them , then boil them until just tender
  5. 5set aside to be used later
  6. 6if using canned diced potatoes drain the water & set aside to be used later
  7. 7drain the water from the tuna & place in a medium bowl
  8. 8chopped the parsley & cilantro together then add it to the tuna
  9. 9mix the onions , olives , harissa , & spices together then add to the tuna
  10. 10add the olive oil to the tuna & stir until all the ingredients are well blended
  11. 11lastly , add the potatoes & carefully stir in so they do not break apart
  12. 12put 2 tablespoons of the filling at the top of a pastry strip
  13. 13fold over into a triangle , then fold over again & again
  14. 14lightly brush the end of the pastry strip with egg yolk & fold closed
  15. 15repeat the last 2 steps until all the filling is gone
  16. 16heat the oil in a medium pan
  17. 17once hot add about 5 triangles to the oil
  18. 18fry until golden brown , turning once