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Lebanese Batata Harra

Spicy Cilantro Potatoes

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Lebanese
Keyword Authentic, Easy, Quick
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch of cilantro (fresh coriander)
  • 3-4 medium sized frying potatoes diced
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • ½ of a birds eye chilli finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt approx
  • 2-3 tablespoon regular olive oil
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Wash the cilantro well, remove any yellow leaves. Roughly chop and set aside

  2. Cut the potatoes into medium sized cubes, roughly 1-2 cm thick

  3. Deep fry the potatoes in vegetable oil until golden. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside

  4. In a wide non stick pan, add a good drizzle of regular olive oil. Add the garlic and sauté on low heat until beige DO NOT BURN

  5. Add the chopped cilantro, chilli and salt to the garlic and sauté on medium heat for 4-5 minutes

  6. Add the fried potatoes to the pan and gently sauté for another 2 minutes

  7. Adjust the salt and chilli level if necessary and serve.

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