Morrocan Potato Cakes- Maakouda Batata Recipe

Name: Morrocan Potato Cakes- Maakouda Batata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon butter; 3 -4 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste); 1 teaspoon turmeric (optional); 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 2 eggs, beaten

Servings: persons

5 medium potatoes
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon butter
3 -4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 eggs, beaten

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1. Peel the potatoes and place in pot and cover with water and boil until a sharp knife can be inserted halfway throught the potato.
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2. Drain the potatoes and place in an ice water bath to stop the cooking, allow to cool, maybe chill for awile.
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3. Melt the butter in a small skillet. add the onions and saute them gently over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.
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4. Then add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute, and then remove from the heat.
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5. Grate the potatoes into a bowl and add the spices, garlic, onions and cilantro and stir in enough of the eggs to bind the potatoes.
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6. Shape the mixture into cakes.
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7. You can fry them in oil for about 10 minutes each side or place in oven at 400 degrees f for about 20 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 medium potatoes, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 -2 tablespoon butter, 3 -4 garlic cloves, pressed, and more.

Yes, Morrocan Potato Cakes- Maakouda Batata falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Morrocan Potato Cakes- Maakouda Batata

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