Spicy sumac potatoes

Method3 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Peel the potatoes and cut into roughly 1 cm cubes. Deep-fry in vegetable oil until golden and tender, then drain on paper towels and set aside.

   Uses 3-4 potatoes · Vegetable oil as needed to deep-fry potato cubes

   
2. 2

   Step 2: In a sauté pan, combine the chopped garlic, black pepper (¼ teaspoon), red chilli powder (¼ teaspoon), Lebanese seven-spice blend (1/4 tsp) and sumac (1 teaspoon) with a good drizzle of mild olive oil. Cook over low heat for a few minutes until fragrant, watching the garlic so it does not burn.

   Uses 2–3 garlic cloves, chopped · ¼ teaspoon black pepper · ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder · 1/4 tsp Lebanese seven-spice blend · 1 teaspoon sumac · A good drizzle of mild olive oil for garlic and spices

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the fried potatoes to the garlic and spice mixture and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add salt to taste and the optional chopped fresh chilli (½) for extra heat. Garnish with a little parsley if desired.

   Sauté seasoned potatoes · 5 minUses Fried and drained potato cubes · Garlic and spice mixture in mild olive oil · salt to taste · ½ chilli (optional, chopped) · A little fresh parsley for garnish, optional