Description
Savory Lebanese spicy potatoes (batata harra) combine zesty garlic, red pepper, and cilantro for an explosive Mediterranean side dish. Crispy potato cubes deliver a spicy kick that transports diners straight to Lebanese street food culture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 medium gold potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsps (10 milliliters) crushed red pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: Lay parchment paper on a baking sheet and preheat oven to 450°F, establishing optimal conditions for crispy potato roasting.
- Seasoning and Positioning: Spread potato cubes across the sheet with adequate spacing, lightly drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt to promote even browning and intense flavor development.
- Roasting and Transformation: Bake potatoes for 30 minutes, rotating midpoint to ensure uniform golden crispness and thorough caramelization across each cube.
- Aromatic Infusion: Simultaneously create a flavor-packed base by sautéing garlic, crushed red pepper, and partial cilantro in olive oil until garlic becomes golden and fragrant, developing a complex spice profile.
- Final Assembly: Transfer roasted potatoes to serving dish, generously coat with warm spicy garlic herb mixture, incorporating remaining cilantro and additional crushed red pepper for maximum flavor intensity.
- Serving: Present Batata Harra immediately while piping hot, optional finishing touch includes a vibrant lemon juice squeeze to brighten and elevate the dish’s intricate flavor spectrum.
Notes
- Oven Temperature Matters: Maintain a high 450°F heat to achieve maximum potato crispiness and golden exterior.
- Space Potatoes Strategically: Arrange cubes with room between them on the baking sheet for even roasting and perfect crunch.
- Sauté Garlic Carefully: Watch garlic closely during sautéing to prevent burning, aiming for a golden, fragrant result without bitterness.
- Serve Immediately Hot: Enjoy Batata Harra right after preparation to preserve optimal texture and flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg