BATATA HARRA (Spicy Potatoes)

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BATATA HARRA (Spicy Potatoes)

Yield 4

Prep time

5 Min

Cook time

15 Min

Total time

20 Min

Ingredients

• 3-4 large russet potatoes, washed
• 1-2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp dried chili flakes
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning
• Kosher Salt to taste
• Zest and juice from 1 lemon
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. Cut potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Pat the cubes dry with a paper towel before frying them.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot, or wok, to 350F, or until a potato dropped into the oil sizzles and rises to the top of the oil.
3. Deep fry potatoes in vegetable oil for 12 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on a sheet tray lined with paper towels.
4. In a wok, heat 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil till nearly smoking. paste, garlic, chili flakes, and your choice of cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning. Toast the mixture, stirring constantly, for 20-30 seconds.
5. Add the fried potatoes into the wok, season with salt to taste , and stir until potatoes are fully coated with seasoning.
6. Top with fresh lemon zest, lemon juice and cilantro
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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