LEBANESE POTATOES WITH CILANTRO SAUCE (BATATA HARRA)
Batata Harra is a Lebanese dish of twice-fried potatoes. The crisp, golden cubes are served with a sauce of cilantro, garlic, and olive oil. Philippe G. Massoud, the executive chef and co-owner of Ilili in New York, says it's "a poor man's dinner, eaten with eggs, or with tomatoes and scallions."
Provided by Elaine Louie
Categories dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the potatoes into half-inch cubes. Rinse under cold water until water runs clear. Drain and dry thoroughly on paper towels.
- Pour oil into a deep fryer, or a large, deep, frying pan, to 2 inches depth. Heat the oil to 300 degrees. Set aside a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Working in batches, if necessary, fry the potatoes until tender inside, about 5 minutes. Transfer potatoes from the oil to the baking sheet. Turn off the fryer, or if using a pan, remove from stove, but do not discard the oil.
- Allow potatoes to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate uncovered for two hours. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.
- Heat the oil in a wide saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in garlic, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and pale gold, about 3 minutes; do not allow to brown. Add cilantro and stir until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a large mixing bowl, and set aside.
- Remove potatoes from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature. Meanwhile, heat the deep-fryer or frying pan to 350 to 375 degrees. Set aside a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat potatoes with paper towels to be sure they are completely dry. Working in batches, if necessary, fry the potatoes until crisp and golden, 3 minutes or as needed. Transfer potatoes from the oil to the baking sheet.
- When all the potatoes are cooked, add to the bowl of sauce, and sprinkle with Aleppo pepper and salt to taste. Toss gently. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl, and garnish with minced parsley. Drizzle with lemon juice. If desired, serve with sliced tomatoes and scallions, or with fried, scrambled or poached eggs.
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Asmir Mohammed
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the cilantro sauce was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys Lebanese food.
Talha Ansari
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! The potatoes were crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
zeyn fredericks
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the cilantro sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys Middle Eastern food.
Sonic Ethnicity
[email protected]This dish was a bit of a disappointment. The potatoes were not as crispy as I expected, and the cilantro sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste. I would not recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover potatoes. The potatoes were crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Naszir
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of potatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The potatoes were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys Lebanese food.
Nazma Rajpoot
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the cilantro sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys spicy food.
Tasfia Khan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the cilantro sauce was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys Middle Eastern food.
Haqeeqat Kya
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! The potatoes were crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
merceline nyagwa
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the cilantro sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys Lebanese food.
RA Romjan Hassan
[email protected]This dish was a bit of a disappointment. The potatoes were not as crispy as I expected, and the cilantro sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste. I would not recommend this recipe.
Sohail Rana
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this dish. The potatoes were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys Middle Eastern food.
nxhesha
[email protected]This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover potatoes. The potatoes were crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Sajid Abdullah
[email protected]This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the cilantro sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys spicy food.
Kelly Rutherford
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but the flavors in this recipe were perfectly balanced. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the cilantro sauce was a great addition.
MD SOJIBUL ISLAM S A M
[email protected]This is my new favorite potato dish! The potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the cilantro sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
AMB PLUS TV
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the cilantro sauce was tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Jaime V.
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of potatoes, but these were amazing! The spices really brought out the flavor of the potatoes, and the cilantro sauce was a great addition.
Ferdus king
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The potatoes were crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.