SPICY POTATO TAGINE WITH PRESERVED LEMON AND OLIVES
Steps:
- 1. Peel the potatoes and thickly slice into a bowl of cold water.
- 2. In heavy saucepan set over moderate heat, cook the grated onion in olive oil until melting, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomato, ginger, paprika, cumin, and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes.
- 3. Drain the potatoes and add to the pan with the thinly sliced onion, the bay leaf, and the fresh lemon quarter. Toss to coat the potatoes, onion, and lemon quarter with the parsley, cilantro, and salt to taste. Add the saffron and 1 1/2 cups hot water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to very low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.
- 4. Use a slotted spatula to transfer to a covered serving dish to keep warm. Discard the lemon. Add the olives to the liquid and boil until the pan juices are reduced to a thick sauce. Correct the seasoning, pour over the potatoes, and garnish with the preserved lemon.
- Paula Wolfert shares her tips with Epicurious:
- • To grate tomatoes: Halve and gently squeeze to remove the seeds. Grate the tomato halves, cut side facing the coarsest side of a box grater or flat shredder. You will be left with just the tomato skin on your hand; discard.
- • Wolfert recommends cooking this dish the way Moroccans traditionally do: in a clay pot such as a Mexican cazuela or Moroccan tagine. The porous clay absorbs liquid from the dish, then slowly releases steam as it heats, which results in a more flavorful, juicy dish. Moroccan tagines are available at www.tagines.com. A note of warning: Clay pots are sensitive to rapid temperature changes, which can cause cracking. Don't put anything hot in a cold tagine or anything cold in a hot tagine. Consider investing in a flame-tamer or heat-diffuser (a metal plate that's placed over the burner) to distribute heat evenly.
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Sheikh Qamar
[email protected]The potatoes in this tagine were a bit mushy for my liking, but the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would recommend cooking the potatoes for a few minutes less next time.
Keith Smigle
[email protected]This tagine was a bit too salty for my taste, but the flavors were still good. I would recommend using less salt next time.
Munir khichi
[email protected]I made this tagine for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Bella Morales
[email protected]This tagine was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The sauce was also very flavorful, with just the right amount of spice.
ejiogu ogechi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my tagine didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. I think I might have used the wrong kind of potatoes.
TLC Gaming
[email protected]This tagine was very easy to make and the flavors were amazing! I especially loved the combination of the spicy potatoes and the tangy preserved lemon. I will definitely be making this again.
Ndayishimiye Leonce
[email protected]The potatoes in this tagine were a bit mushy for my liking, but the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would recommend cooking the potatoes for a few minutes less next time.
Smith Bobo
[email protected]This tagine was a bit too salty for my taste, but the flavors were still good. I would recommend using less salt next time.
Lucky Jaan
[email protected]I made this tagine for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Anjam Hussain
[email protected]This tagine was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The sauce was also very flavorful, with just the right amount of spice.
Badr Afyf
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my tagine didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. I think I might have used too much water.
Dj Riyaz
[email protected]This tagine was easy to make and the flavors were amazing! I especially loved the combination of the spicy potatoes and the tangy preserved lemon. I will definitely be making this again.
MD shain Shlim
[email protected]The potatoes in this tagine were a bit undercooked for my liking, but the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would recommend cooking the potatoes for a few minutes longer next time.
Toni Lord
[email protected]This tagine was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the flavors were still good. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Nabin Gaming
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this tagine was surprisingly mild. The flavors were complex and well-rounded, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a flavorful and easy-to-mak
Hss
[email protected]I made this tagine last night and it was a big hit with my family. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Santo Ahmed
[email protected]This tagine was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, with the spicy potatoes, preserved lemon, and olives complementing each other perfectly. The chicken was also succulent and tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.