Spicy Potatoes Recipe
May 23, 2011 12:16 pm
A vegetarian dish of potatoes and exotic spices
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The luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent brings visitors to exotic destinations around the world. One of the most popular countries for A&K guests is Egypt, which is where this spicy potatoes recipe originated.
You can find variations of this dish at street stalls in Cairo's busy streets, but in this case, the recipe comes from A&K's Egyptian chefs, who use this preparation in cooking classes during excursions on their Nile cruise ships, the Sun Boat III and IV, and the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer.
We highly encourage cruising down the Nile while cooking spicy potatoes on an Abercrombie & Kent ship, but this recipe's exotic spices can be found in almost any corner store, making it an Egyptian dish that's great to make in your own kitchen.
photo: John Kannenberg on Flickr
Spicy potatoes are a popular street snack in Cairo, but they make a great side dish anywhere
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
2 lbs. red potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced
1 small onion, grated
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup tomatoes, grated
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
3 bay leaves
1/2 fresh lemon
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry saffron threads
20 black olives, pitted
1/2 preserved lemon
Directions:
1. Peel the potatoes and then thickly slice and place in a bowl of cold water. Set aside.
2. Place a saucepan on medium heat, add olive oil, and proceed to cook the grated onions for about 4 minutes until they are almost melted. Add the tomato, ginger, paprika, cumin, and garlic to the onions and cook for a further two minutes.
3. Drain the potatoes from the cold water, and then add them to the saucepan mixture. Add to that the thinly sliced onions, the bay leaves and the fresh lemon half. Add the parsley and cilantro and salt (to taste). Toss all to make sure the potatoes are fully coated. Add the saffron, and 1 1/2 cups hot water. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, which should be about 40-45 minutes.
4. Use a slotted serving spoon to transfer the potatoes to a serving dish — cover and keep warm. Dispose of the lemon. Add the olives to the liquid that has remained in the saucepan and boil until the pan juices are reduced to a thick sauce. Adjust the seasoning to taste, and then pour over the potatoes in the serving dish. Garnish with the ½ preserved lemon.
Level of Difficulty:
Moderate
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
50 minutes
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