Briouat aux Epices

Briouat aux Epices are delightful Moroccan pastries filled with a fragrant blend of spiced ground meat and wrapped in crispy pastry. These savory snacks are perfect for sharing and are sure to transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Morocco.

Briouat aux Epices
40 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Moroccan
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Ground beef - 200 grams
  • Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Egg - 1, beaten (for sealing)
  • Brick pastry sheets - 4 sheets
  • Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (for garnish)

Steps

  1. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cilantro, cinnamon, cumin, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Lay out one sheet of brick pastry on a clean surface and cut it into two rectangles. Brush one side lightly with olive oil.
  5. Place a tablespoon of the beef mixture at one end of each rectangle. Fold the sides in and roll tightly to form a triangle shape. Seal the edges with the beaten egg.
  6. Repeat the process with the remaining pastry sheets and filling.
  7. Heat the remaining olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the briouats in batches until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
  8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Carbs: 25 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from the beef, supporting muscle health.
  • Contains spices like cumin and cinnamon, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

Tags

MoroccanKosherSnack