Batata Harra Mezze Starter
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters

Batata Harra Mezze Starter

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.

Ingredients

  • • 700g baby potatoes, cubed
  • • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 fresh red chili, finely chopped
  • • 1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Parboil the potato cubes in salted water until just tender, then drain and dry thoroughly.

2
Phase 2

Roast at 220C with half the olive oil until golden and crisp, about 25 minutes.

3
Phase 3

In a small pan, warm the remaining oil with the garlic and chili just until fragrant without browning.

4
Phase 4

Toss the hot potatoes with the garlic oil, coriander, salt, and lemon juice.

5
Phase 5

Serve warm or at room temperature with garlic sauce.