In a bowl, add diced potatoes and season with olive oil, salt, and black pepper powder. Mix well and set aside.
Place the seasoned potatoes on a baking tray and bake in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 40 minutes. Flip the potatoes to the other side after 20 minutes.
In a pan, add olive oil and crushed garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
Add red chili flakes and paprika to the pan and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
Toss the roasted potatoes in the pan with the garlic and spices until well coated.
Pour lemon juice over the potatoes, give it a good mix, and remove the pan from heat. Garnish the potatoes with parsley and cilantro, give it one final mix.
Lebanese Batata Harra is now ready to be served and enjoyed.
Ingredients
Directions
In a bowl, add diced potatoes and season with olive oil, salt, and black pepper powder. Mix well and set aside.
Place the seasoned potatoes on a baking tray and bake in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 40 minutes. Flip the potatoes to the other side after 20 minutes.
In a pan, add olive oil and crushed garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
Add red chili flakes and paprika to the pan and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
Toss the roasted potatoes in the pan with the garlic and spices until well coated.
Pour lemon juice over the potatoes, give it a good mix, and remove the pan from heat. Garnish the potatoes with parsley and cilantro, give it one final mix.
Lebanese Batata Harra is now ready to be served and enjoyed.
Tips
- Use starchy potatoes such as russet or Yukon Gold for the recipe to hold their shape and become crispy after baking.
- Season the potatoes generously for optimal flavor and crispiness.
- Consider deep frying the potatoes for an extra crispy texture, but make sure to drain them well on a paper towel before adding them to the pan with the spices.
- Adjust the spiciness to your preference by adding more or fewer chili flakes and paprika.
- Experiment with different flavors by adding diced tomatoes, onions, or cumin to the dish.
- Avoid overcooking the potatoes to preserve their texture and avoid mushiness.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro to the dish before serving for extra flavor.
- Adjust the number of ingredients according to your taste and the number of servings you are planning to make.
FAQs
Q. What type of potatoes should I use for the recipe?
A. It’s recommended to use starchy potatoes such as russet or Yukon Gold, they will hold their shape and will become crispy after baking.
Q. Can I deep fry the potatoes instead of baking them?
A. Yes, you can deep fry the potatoes for an extra crispy texture, but make sure to drain them well on a paper towel before adding them to the pan with the spices.
Q. How can I adjust the spiciness of the dish?
A. You can adjust the spiciness to your preference by adding more or fewer chili flakes and paprika.
Q. Can I add other ingredients to the dish?
A. Yes, you can add other ingredients such as diced tomatoes, onions or cumin to give it a different flavor.
Q. How can I avoid overcooking potatoes?
A. Be careful not to overcook the potatoes, as they can become mushy and lose their texture.
Q. Can I add fresh herbs to the dish?
A. Yes, you can add chopped fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro to the dish before serving for extra flavor.
Q. How can I adjust the number of ingredients according to the number of servings?
A. Feel free to adjust the number of ingredients according to your taste and the number of servings you are planning to make.
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