Briouats

Ingredients

• 400 g ground beef
• 12 sheets phyllo dough
• 1 large onion
• 3 tbsp parsley
• 2 tbsp coriander
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 egg
• 60 g butter
• 300 ml oil

Steps

1. Cook the ground beef with finely diced onion, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and salt until the meat is browned and dry, about 10 minutes.
2. Stir in the chopped parsley and coriander.
3. Add the beaten egg to bind the mixture.
4. Let cool completely.
5. Cut the phyllo sheets into strips about 8cm wide.
6. Keep covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
7. Brush each strip with melted butter and place a tablespoon of filling at one end.
8. Fold into a triangle shape repeatedly.
9. Deep fry the briouats at 175°C for 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden and shatteringly crispy.
10. Drain on paper towels.
11. Serve hot as an appetizer or snack.