How To Cook Batata Recipes

BATATA HARRA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, and toss well.
• Roast in the oven for 40 minutes flipping halfway through or until the potatoes are crispy on the outside, and fork-tender.
• Pat dry the potatoes before frying them. In a large pot or pan, heat oil to 350°F (180°C).
• Add the potatoes to the oil, and fry for about 15 minutes or until they're golden brown.
• Remove from oil, and drain on a paper towel.
• To a pan, add olive oil, garlic, and chili flakes and cook for a minute over low-medium heat or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the paprika and fresh cilantro, followed by the cooked potatoes.
• Toss until the potatoes are well coated, remove from pan and serve in a serving dish.
• Garnish with extra fresh cilantro, and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the potatoes before serving. Serve hot.

BATATA HARRA (SPICY LEBANESE POTATOES)

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pot that holds them in a single layer and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender but still hold their shape, about 30 minutes. Drain and let cool. When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, remove their skins.
• Pour several inches of vegetable oil into a large heavy pot and bring to 350 degrees F over high heat.
• While the oil heats, cut the potatoes into cubes.
• Fry the potatoes until golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mash the garlic and 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt with a mortar and pestle until a paste forms. Stem and roughly chop the chiles and add them to the mortar; continue mashing. Add the lemon juice, cilantro, and olive oil and mix well. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if necessary.
• Remove the potatoes to a heatproof mixing bowl with a slotted spoon.
• Pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with paprika, chopped chiles and cilantro.

ROASTED BATATAS WITH LIME-CUMIN BUTTER

Steps:

• Wrap whole potatoes in 1 layer of foil.
• Place in middle of a preheated 400°F oven.
• Bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
• While batatas are roasting, stir together butter, lime juice, parsley, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl with a fork until combined well.
• Unwrap batatas carefully.
• When cool enough to handle, peel and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• Season batatas with salt and pepper and serve with lime-cumin butter.