Desserts
ChefLoubna Fawaz
Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra)
Batata Harra is one of the most famous and delicious Lebanese appetizers. A very tasty, practical recipe that dresses any table alongside other salads. You can control the heat by adjusting the amount of garlic or a pinch of ground red pepper.
Batata Harra (spicy potatoes) is a classic Lebanese appetizer on any table! Delicious and easy.
Ingredients
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- Potatoes, cut into cubes
- Fresh cilantro
- 1 head garlic (about 7 cloves)
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- To make the delicious potato wedges recipe, here is the link: Potato Wedges
- To make Maamoul filled with cream — one of Rana's most popular recipes — click here: Maamoul filled with cream
- For more delicious Middle Eastern desserts click the link: Easy cheese halawa
- Date maamoul cookies are always in demand; here is an easy method to make them: Easy way to make date maamoul
Method
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- Cut the potatoes into medium-to-small cubes
- Fry the potatoes in plenty of hot oil until cooked through
- Crush the garlic with a pinch of salt and put it in a pan
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil for just 2 minutes over medium heat, then add the fried potatoesTimers: 2 min
- Toss the potatoes and garlic for 2 minutes, then add coarsely chopped cilantro and cook for another 2 minutes
- Sprinkle a little salt and lemon juice, toss to combine, then turn off the heat immediately
Recipe tags
DessertsLevantVegetarianVeganDairy freeNut freeEgg free
Notes and serving ideas
- Green tortilla bread
- Potato Wedges
- Maamoul filled with cream
- Easy cheese halawa
- Easy way to make date maamoul
