Batata bil kizbara (Lebanon)

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The Lebanese cuisine has very old and strong roots, surviving the catastrophes was an easy thing. Lebanon features a diverse cuisine, which has incorporated many cooking concepts from other countries, in time. The Middle Eastern cuisine features many cooking concepts that originate in Lebanon. Batata bil kizbara (Potato with Coriander) is probably the most popular street snack of Lebanon, which is also the easiest to make at home.

INGREDIENTS:

1 kg (32 oz) potatoes
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
4 cloves garlic, crushed with a pinch of salt
1 tspn salt (as desired)
½ tspn ground red pepper (as desired)
2 tbls finely chopped fresh coriander
a dash of dried coriander

PREPARATION:

Wash fresh coriander, drain and put on a clean piece of cloth to dry for 5 minutes. Peel potatoes, wash and cut into small cubes, rewash and drain.
Fry potatoes in hot oil until golden - brown, put on absorbent paper.
Mix garlic with salt and fry till fragrant in hot oil for 5 minutes.
Add to it potatoes, a dash of dry coriander, and red pepper.
Stir well for 2 minutes. Stir in fresh coriander then remove from heat.
Serve hot.