Briouats are Morocco’s favorite hand-held snack, little phyllo triangles stuffed with anything the cook has on hand. The savory version is filled with spiced ground beef and onions perfumed with cumin and cinnamon, then fried until the pastry turns deep gold and shatters at the bite. They disappear from the platter faster than anything else at the party.
Crisp little parcels of spiced beef
The filling is savory, warm with cumin and a whisper of cinnamon, and the phyllo shell is shatteringly crisp with a buttery sheen. They are just as good warm as at room temperature, which makes them perfect party food. Serve them with a squeeze of lemon or a bowl of harissa for dipping, and make a double batch.
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