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Moroccan Briouats served and ready to eat

Moroccan Briouats

Crispy filo triangles filled with spiced lamb or sweet almonds — Morocco's elegant party bite.

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40 minPrep
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15 minCook
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5Serves
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MediumLevel
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Ingredients

  • 1 packet filo pastry
  • For filling: 400g lamb mince, 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, parsley, 2 eggs, salt
  • 100g melted butter
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Cook the mince with onion, garlic and spices until very dry.
  2. Stir in beaten eggs off the heat; cool.
  3. Cut filo into long strips.
  4. Place a teaspoon of filling at one end and fold up into a triangle (like a flag).
  5. Brush with melted butter.
  6. Deep-fry until deep golden, 2-3 minutes.
  7. Drain on paper.
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Tara’s tips

  • Keep the filo covered as you work so it doesn't dry out.
  • Fry hot and fast for the crispest result.

Serving suggestions

  • Lovely with mint tea.

Storage & reheating

Uncooked briouats freeze well — fry from frozen.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Sweet version?

Fill with chopped almonds, sugar and orange blossom water.

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