Maakouda (Moroccan Potato Fritters)
Golden potato fritters fried until crispy outside and tender inside. A beloved Moroccan street food and appetizer.
Recipe byChef AminaIngredients
Scaled from 4 base servings — local only.
- 1 tspSalt
- 2 wholeEggs
- 0.5 tspCumin
- 600 gPotatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1Onion, finely diced
- 50 gCilantro, chopped
- 50 gParsley, chopped
- 0.5 tspPepper
- 200 mlVegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Mix mashed potatoes with eggs, onion, herbs, spices. Form into balls or patties. Heat oil to 160°C. Fry until golden 3-4 min per side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with harissa or alongside tagine.
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