Lebanese Potatoes With Cilantro Batata Bi Kizbara Recipes

LEBANESE POTATOES WITH CILANTRO (BATATA BI KIZBARA)

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and dice them (medium size).
• Fry in vegetable oil until golden.
• In another pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil.
• Add crushed garlic and chopped cilantro; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the fried potatoes and mix them all together.
• Add salt and paprika then serve.

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.

LEBANESE SPICED POTATOES (BATATA HARRA)

Steps:

• Heat canola oil and fry medium size cubed potatoes until crisp.
• Remove onto a paper towel lined plate.
• In another pan heat olive oil and add finely chopped onion, minced garlic, cayenne, ground coriander and finely chopped cilantro, saute then add the potatoes sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Mix well and add lime juice.
• Serve Immediately with garlic sauce such as recipe#108234 without the fresh cilantro added.
• Enjoy!