Potato Omelet – African Recipes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

MAACOUDA BIL BATATA (POTATO OMELETTE)

(North Africa)

350 g / 12 oz potatoes, chopped

1 Spanish onion, chopped

3 Tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves, chopped

4 eggs

1 tsp Harissa

1 bunch of mixed coriander and parsley, finely chopped

salt

Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling water until tender. Meanwhile,

heat 2 Tbsp oil in a frying pan and fry the onion, until soft and

lightly browned. Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring, until

fragrant.

Drain the potatoes and return to the saucepan. Over a low heat,

mash the potatoes, then stir in the onions and garlic. Remove from

the heat. In a mixing bowl, lightly whisk the eggs with the Harissa,

herbs and salt. Gradually beat the egg mixture into the potatoes.

Heat the remaining oil in a large heavy frying pan, add the egg

and potato mixture and cook over a very low heat until the bottom

has set. Brown the top under a hot grill.

Serves 4.

Category: African Recipes