World Flavors Cookbook

Batata Harra (Spicy Potatoes)

Lebanese spicy fried potatoes tossed with garlic, cilantro, chili flakes, and a squeeze of lemon — the perfect mezze dish.

Cuisine: Lebanon

Ingredients

• 500g potatoes, cubed
• Oil for frying
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• Large bunch cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt

Instructions

1. Fry potato cubes in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain.
2. In a separate pan, sauté garlic in 2 tbsp oil for 30 seconds.
3. Add chili flakes and cilantro. Toss 30 seconds.
4. Add fried potatoes and lemon juice. Toss to coat.
5. Season with salt. Serve hot as part of a mezze spread.