Batta Harra: Aromatic Lebanese Spicy Potatoes

• baking potatoes↗3‑4 великі

  (about 1 kg), peeled

• olive oil↗6 tbsp

  (can be substituted with vegetable oil)

• garlic cloves↗4

  minced

• red chilli paste↗1 tsp
• lemon↗1

  juice

• corianderжменя

  chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut the potatoes into cubes about 2.5 cm, then bring salted water in a pot to a boil and cook for 6‑8 minutes until tender. Drain and leave in a colander to steam dry for another 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C (convection) or 180 °C (gas). Spread the potatoes on a parchment‑lined tray in a single layer. Drizzle with 4 tbsp olive oil and bake for 40 minutes until golden‑crisp. Alternatively, you can fry them in a deep fryer at 180 °C for 15‑20 minutes.

3. 3

   When the potatoes are ready, heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet and sauté the garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the red chilli paste and cook for another 1 minute, stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Transfer the roasted potatoes to the skillet, toss well to coat evenly with the sauce. Remove from heat, squeeze in lemon juice, sprinkle with chopped coriander and 1 tsp salt. Serve immediately while still hot.

5. 5

   Enjoy!