Crispy golden Moroccan potato fritters seasoned with cumin, parsley, and garlic, deep-fried until crunchy outside and fluffy inside, a ubiquitous street food snack.
Ingredients
1kg potatoes, peeled and boiled
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 eggs
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup flour for dredging
Oil for deep frying
Instructions
1Boil the potatoes until very tender, drain well, and mash them thoroughly until smooth with no lumps remaining.
2Mix the mashed potatoes with minced garlic, chopped parsley, cilantro, one egg, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3Shape the mixture into flat, round patties about 7cm wide, then dip each in beaten egg and dredge in flour to create a coating.
4Deep-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.
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.