Maakouda bil Batata

Maakouda bil Batata

Potato Fritters

Prep Time 45 minutes
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
8

Crispy golden Moroccan potato fritters seasoned with cumin, parsley, and garlic, deep-fried until crunchy outside and fluffy inside, a ubiquitous street food snack.

Nutrition & Info

367 kcal per serving
Protein 19.9g
Carbs 30.6g
Fat 18.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian dairy-free

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the potatoes until very tender, drain well, and mash them thoroughly until smooth with no lumps remaining.

  2. 2

    Mix the mashed potatoes with minced garlic, chopped parsley, cilantro, one egg, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  3. 3

    Shape the mixture into flat, round patties about 7cm wide, then dip each in beaten egg and dredge in flour to create a coating.

  4. 4

    Deep-fry the patties in batches in oil heated to 175C until deep golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side, then drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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Did You Know?

Maakouda is the most popular street food sandwich filling in Morocco, often stuffed into khobz bread with harissa and salad for an inexpensive and satisfying lunch on the go.

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