Batata Harra (Spicy Lebanese Potatoes)
Batata Harra is a popular Lebanese dish made with crispy potatoes tossed in garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, and harissa. It’s a flavorful mezze or side dish with a perfect balance of spice and freshness.
Serves 2 Servings
Ingredients
Crispy Potatoes
- 2 large potatoes cut into small cubes and parboiled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika or Aleppo pepper
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons oil extra virgin
Garlic Harissa Sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons harissa
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 spring onion chopped
Instructions
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the parboiled potatoes to the pan.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika (or Aleppo pepper), and garlic powder.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes per side, until the potatoes are golden and crispy.
- Stir the harissa into the potatoes and mix well.
- In a separate pan, sauté the minced garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until fragrant.
- Add the garlic oil to the potatoes once they are crisp.
- Add the chopped cilantro and lemon juice.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and garnish with chopped spring onion and an extra pinch of salt if needed.
Notes
Batata Harra is best served hot and crispy as a side dish or part of a mezze spread.
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