Batates Mekhammara
A simple yet satisfying Egyptian side dish featuring potatoes that are boiled until tender, then fried until golden brown and crispy. Seasoned simply with salt and spices, it's a versatile accompaniment to many main courses.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 44 min
- Porsjoner
- 4
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Enkel
- Per porsjon
- 251 kcal
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 800 gstarchy potato, peeled and cut into 2-3 cm cubes
- 1 500 mlwater, to cover potatoes for boiling
- 3 ssvegetable oil, for frying
- 1 tssalt, or to taste
- 0,5 tsground cumin(valgfritt)
- 0,5 tsground coriander(valgfritt)
- 0,25 tsblack pepper(valgfritt)
garnish
- 2 ssfresh parsley, chopped(valgfritt)
Utstyr
slotted spoon · large skillet · pot · colander · cutting board · knife
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Place the cubed potatoes in a medium pot and add enough cold water to cover them by about an inch.
Omtrent 1 min
- 2
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10-15 minutes.
Omtrent 15 min
Kokkens tips: Be careful not to overcook the potatoes; they should hold their shape and not be mushy.
- 3
Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander and let them sit for a couple of minutes to allow excess moisture to steam away.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: Dry potatoes will become crispier when fried.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Omtrent 2 min
- 5
Carefully add the drained potatoes to the hot pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd it.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: If necessary, fry the potatoes in two batches to ensure they all brown evenly.
- 6
Fry the potatoes, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown and crisp on all sides, which should take about 8-10 minutes.
Omtrent 10 min
- 7
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the potatoes from the pan to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Omtrent 1 min
- 8
Transfer the hot potatoes to a serving bowl, sprinkle with salt, and add the optional ground cumin, ground coriander, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
Omtrent 1 min
- 9
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if using, and serve immediately.
Omtrent 1 min
Per porsjon
Næringsinnhold
- Kalorier
- 251,4kcal
- Protein
- 4,2g
- Karbohydrater
- 34,6g
- Fett
- 10,9g
- Fiber
- 4,7g
- Sukker
- 1,6g
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Hold den god
Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a hot pan with a little oil or in an air fryer to restore some crispiness.