Tunisian Brik-Style Eggs - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    Harissa
    1 teaspoon caraway seed
    1 teaspoon cumin seed
    1 teaspoon ground ancho chili pepper
    3/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red pepper
    2 tablespoons water
    1/2 teaspoon sugar
    1 garlic clove, crushed
    Brik
    2 cups yukon gold potatoes, 1-inch cubed or 12 ounces yukon gold potatoes
    2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
    1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
    1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
    1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
    1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion
    4 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed (13 x 18-inch)
    cooking spray
    4 large eggs, chilled
    1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1 large egg white
    1 teaspoon water
    1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup fresh parsley
Preparation
    To prepare harissa, place caraway and cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Place seed mixture, ancho chile pepper, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a blender; process until smooth.
    To prepare brik, place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until just tender. Drain.
    Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
    Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; swirl to coat. Add potatoes, turmeric, salt, and ground red pepper (if desired); saute 6 minutes or until edges are crisp. Add parsley and green onions; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
    Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a large cutting board or work surface (cover remaining phyllo to prevent drying); coat phyllo with cooking spray. Fold sheet in half like a book. Coat bottom third of phyllo with cooking spray (narrow end should be facing you). Fold bottom third up. Arrange 1/4 of the potatoes in a circle in center of the bottom (folded) third of the phyllo, creating a nest for the egg. Crack 1 egg into center of potatoes. Sprinkle 1/4 of feta over egg. Sprinkle with black pepper. Fold top third of phyllo over egg, potatoes, and cheese, folding in sides to form a packet.
    Place packet on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining phyllo, potatoes, eggs, cheese, and black pepper.
    Combine egg white and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Brush phyllo packets with egg white mixture. Bake at 450\u00b0 for 9 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
    Spoon harissa evenly over brik, and sprinkle with cilantro.

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