Maakouda

Name: Maakouda
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, mashed; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Crispy potato fritters spiced with cumin, garlic, and herbs. Golden on the outside and soft inside, they are a beloved North African snack.

35 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

North AfricanAppetizerStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, mashed
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Boil peeled potatoes until tender, drain thoroughly, and mash in a large bowl.
2

Mix in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp salt, and 2 beaten large eggs until smooth.
3

Shape the potato mixture into small round patties and dredge lightly in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
4

Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5

Fry patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp, then drain on paper towels.

Questions

Can I make Maakouda gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Maakouda keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Maakouda?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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