Spicy potatoes is a traditional Lebanese Mezze that you will usually find on all tables. It is a favorite for both kids and adults.

Unlike what the name suggests, the Batata Harra is generally not so spicy. Its flavours come from the mix of garlic, coriander, lemon juice and (optionally) some red pepper paste.

Difficulty: Easy

Cooking Time: ~30mns

Ingredients

You will be needing the following ingredients:

• Potatoes
• Coriander
• Garlic
• Lemon Juice
• Olive oil / Sunflower oil
• Salt to taste

Some optional ingredients:

• Red pepper paste or chilli paste
• Paprika

Tools

• Frying pan

Notes

You can add red pepper paste/chilli paste or paprika. Or you can leave them all out, it all depends on how much you can handle spiciness.

Instructions

1- Cut the potatoes into cubes then cook them in your preferred method:

• The traditional way is to deep fry the potatoes until they are well-cooked.
• An alternative would be to bake the potatoes in the oven or by using an air-fryer.

2- Finely chop the coriander.

3- Cut the garlic into thin slices.

4- Prepare the lemon juice.

5- Putting everything together: In a pan, on high heat, fry your garlic in a tablespoon of oil. When they become tender, add your coriander and mix for a couple of minutes. Add your red pepper paste/chilli paste and paprika and mix well. Add your fried/baked potatoes and combine all the ingredients well. Once well combined, add your lemon juice and remove from heat.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with bread, next to other kind of Lebanese Mezze: