The Famous SPICY POTATOES from Lebanon | Batata Harra Recipe

These spicy Lebanese potatoes, known as batata harra, are possibly the best spicy taters I have ever tasted. They’re filled with flavors, above and beyond easy to make, and all done in about 30 minutes. Serve them as a tapas appetizer or even as a side dish next to some grilled fish.

To make this recipe, it’s important to use potatoes that are a bit more waxy than starchy. As they hold their shape better when being boiled. I used yukon golds, but you can also use new potatoes, golden delight, or even red potatoes.

For the spicy sauce, I used a combination of olive oil, garlic, dried cilantro, dried dill, ground turmeric, and crushed red pepper. You can add in more spices and herbs if you like, as well as double down on the crushed red pepper. To make these potatoes extra spicy.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: When you boil the potatoes, you want them al dente, about 15 to 20 minutes. If you overboil them, they will start to break apart. You can serve these potatoes warm or even at room temperature. They will hold for up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY COOKWARE
MY CHEF´S KNIFE
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL

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Lebanese Spicy Potatoes "Batata Harra"

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 283 kcal

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 lbs waxy potatoes (such as yukon golds) 1 kilogram
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
• 6 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
• 1 tsp dried cilantro 1 gram
• 1 tsp dried dill 1 gram
• 1 tsp ground turmeric 2.50 grams
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1.25 grams
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 15 grams
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 5 grams
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 15 ml
• sea salt & black pepper

Instructions

1. Cut the potatoes (peeled) into bite-sized pieces that are 2 cm thick (3/4 inch), then add the potatoes into a stockpot, all in a flat layer, and then fill with water, just enough to barely cover the potatoes, season generously with salt, and heat with a high heat

2. After 15 to 20 minutes and the potatoes are just cooked through (you can always pierce them with a fork to ensure they are done; you kind of want them al dente), drain the potatoes into a colander and rinse under cold water, then shake off any excess water

3. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat, and add in the olive oil, then immediately add in the chopped garlic, and mix continuously

4. After 1 minute and the garlic is fragrant (you don't want to brown it), add in the dried cilantro, dried dill, ground turmeric, and crushed red pepper, quickly mix together, then add in the boiled potatoes and season with salt & pepper, mix together until well mixed, and then lightly sauté the potatoes for about 5 minutes, mixing them every minute so they sauté evenly

5. Once the potatoes are lightly sautéed, about 5 minutes, turn off the heat, add in the chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh parsley, and lemon juice, gently mix together until well mixed

6. Transfer the potatoes into a large serving dish, serve warm or at room temperature, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Olive Oil I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts

Lebanese Spicy Potatoes "Batata Harra"

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Sodium 228mg10%

Potassium 1226mg35%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 345IU7%

Vitamin C 28mg34%

Calcium 44mg4%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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