Zgougou

[Bigbrother]

We used filo pastry to make brik, I say we, hubby made it, I was “assisting” – clearing up!. Bought it in a local Chinese supermarket and it came out peeerfect!

[Trulymadlydeeply]

If anyone lives near Finsbury Park in North London lots of Algerian shops selling lots of food from Tunisia. Even homemade Harissa !

[ROULLA]

Hi Feefad,

Hope that you and your family are all in good health !
The pastry which you are looking for to make brik can be bought in most halal butchers and is called malsooka, sorry about the spelling, and filo pastry is really ideal for burekya and most sweet things.....Try an arabic supermarket if you have one where you live, good luck
Take care

[ginabeena37]

hi all
we tried filo pastry but it was not the same
will have to bring loads back on my next visit

[ROULLA]

Hi All,

Hope that you are all in good health ! The pastry that you use to make brik is called malsooka and can be found in most arabic shops.................or butchers........edgware road have always got some packets .

[feefad]

Thanks Roualla, have found a few halal shops up here so I'll have a lok next time we're in.

[ROULLA]

Hi Feefad,

Hope that you and your family are all in good health !
Im just glad that i could help even in a small way, so you are more than welcome.
Take care.................

[Safiyah]

Feefad,

Here in Florida, USA we find Egg Roll Wrappers to be a seamless, perfect substitute. Try it! I'm sre your husband will like it a lot better than phyllo, which is incredibly crumbly and delicate when fried.

As for the zgougou, I took some detailed field notes when my dear MIL was here from Dec 07 til Feb 08, and I can post for you what I learned. I speak Arabic and have access to my Inlaws daily on the web, so I can help with any Q's as well.

As for lice being involved, *wretch* that is just revolting. Try using quick hardening custard! There is a great brand called Abidou from Lebanon available in Middle Eastern markets here that my MIL said was absolutely perfect. I can get you the precise name if you want. Off the top of my head I'm pretty sure its called Custard on the box. But I could be trippin'.

Hey btw I am a member of a Yahoo group for Wives of Tunisian men, and there are quite a few members residing there. If you want, please join and post any questions you have. Its a really fun bunch!
Copy and paste this address into your browser window: groups.yahoo.com/group/wivesoftunisians

Hope this helps
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