ChefAmir Youssef
How to Make Potato Mafraka
Potato Mafraka is an easy, quick-to-prepare recipe—very tasty and suitable for children and adults. The ingredients are simple and inexpensive.
Potato Mafraka — a traditional, popular dish loved by everyone
Ingredients
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- 1/2 kg minced beef (finely ground)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large onion, cut into wedges
- 1/2 tsp sweet baharat (mild spice mix)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- a pinch of cinnamon
- 1/2 kg potatoes, cut into cubes
Method
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- Place the minced beef with the salt in a pan over the heat without oil and stir until the meat releases its moisture and dries a bit. You can add a little oil if you prefer.
- Add the onion wedges and cook until softened.
- Add the spices and stir to combine.
- Fry the potato cubes first in plenty of oil until they turn golden, then drain them. Add the fried potatoes directly to the pan with the meat and stir for about 5 minutes. Serve the potato mafraka hot.Timers: 5 min
- Enjoy it with Arabic bread and fresh vegetables on the side.
- To make kishk with minced meat from Amir, click Kishk with Minced Meat
Recipe tags
Notes and serving ideas
- Zucchini Mafraka
- Kishk with Minced Meat






