Warm Tunisian Potato Salad Recipes

TUNISIAN POTATO SALAD WITH CUMIN

Steps:

• Steam or boil the potatoes until tender-about 15-20 minutes. I *very* slightly undercook the potatoes for best results. *After the potatoes have cooked, refresh under cold water, drain and cut into cubes. *Note: when I made this potato salad recipe I drained the potatoes, placed them in a bowl to cool until just warm and proceeded with the recipe. After the potato salad had cooled in the refrigerator then the fresh cilantro was stirred in just before serving. I wanted to avoid "cooking" the fresh herbs.
• Combine the remaining ingredients except for the herb(s) in a large bowl and mix well. Add the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the dressing. Can serve warm; or chill and serve (depends on time of year).
• Stir in the herbs just before serving.

POTATO SALAD WITH CUMIN (TOURCHI BATATA, TUNISIA)

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes or until tender but not too soft or mushy.
• Cool and peel, cut into cubes.
• Heat oil in a small skillet and add harissa, salt, cumin and lemon juice.
• Bring to a boil and boil for a few seconds. Pour over potatoes and toss.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
• Add the chopped cilantro or parsley just before serving. Stir it in or sprinkle on top as you wish.

SALATIT BATATA (TUNISIAN POTATO SALAD)

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in lightly salted boiling water until tender but still intact.
• Drain and return to pan.
• Cook over low heat until potatoes are dry, about 1 minute.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until a light haze forms above it.
• Combine cayenne, cumin and water.
• Add cayenne mixture, lemon juice, caraway and salt to skillet.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Remove from heat, add potatoes, and stir gently until evenly coated.
• Cool to room temperature before serving.

TUNISIAN POTATO & OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a pot with water to cover; add 1 teaspoon salt and the sugar.
• Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
• Drain the potatoes, return them to the pan and shake in the dry pan for a few minutes, until thoroughly dry.
• Cut the potatoes into thick slices, several per potato, or into quarters.
• Place in a bowl and toss with the cumin, paprika, cayenne, garlic and olives.
• Dress with the olive oil, lemon juice and salt; refrigerate until ready to serve, or serve at room temperature.