Moroccansesamepotatoes Recipes

MOROCCAN OVEN ROASTED SESAME POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F.
• Peel the potatoes if you like, but as long as they are well scrubbed, they give a nice earthy taste if you leave them on.
• Cut the potatoes into chunks about 1-inch large across.
• Place the chunks into a bowl and add harissa and toss until potatoes are evenly coated.
• Add olive oil and toss again.
• Sprinkle potatoes with salt and sesame seeds and toss one more time.
• Spread foil on a large baking sheet and oil lightly (foil helps with clean-up later).
• Place seasoned potato chunks on baking sheet in a single layer.
• Bake potatoes at 375F for 30 minutes, then using spatula, turn potatoes so that the other side can cook, and bake 15 minutes more or until potatoes are tender and deep golden.
• Squeeze lemon over potatoes before serving.
• Serve at once.

BAKED SESAME POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes and cut in half.
• Rub with sesame oil then sprinkle generously with coarsely ground black pepper and salt.
• Bake on a baking sheet until tender, turning partway through (about 45 minutes).

MOROCCAN MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until tender and can be pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet, and heat over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and cook until translucent and lightly browned, about 6 minutes.
• Drain water from the potatoes, and mash. Stir in the onion, and continue mashing. Mix in the turmeric, salt, pepper, and cumin. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, or amount desired to make the potatoes more or less creamy.

MOROCCAN POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, cumin, and cayenne in a food processor bowl. Process until mixture forms a paste. Add herbs, and pulse a few times to blend. Add lemon juice, vinegar, and 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; blend. Season to taste with salt.
• In a large bowl, combine potatoes, peppers, and celery. Season with salt, and toss with herb sauce. Transfer to a large shallow baking dish. Scatter tomatoes among the potato mixture. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons oil over top, and cover with foil.
• Bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil. Continue baking until vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.

MOROCCAN SPICED ROAST POTATOES

Steps:

• Mince/crush the garlic and set aside in a bowl.
• Add the other spice paste ingredients and mix.
• Cover and leave for at least an hour before using, for the flavours to blend.
• After 30 minutes, preheat the oven to 300°F or 150°C (this is the temperature I use although my oven is fan-assisted so if yours is not, you may wish to use a slightly higher temperature).
• Peel and quarter the potatoes (cut larger potatoes into smaller chunks).
• Simmer them in a pan of boiling water for 5-6 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and gently shake them in the pan to roughen the edges (this produces crispy roasties!).
• Put the potatoes in a roasting tray. Add the spice paste and toss to coat the potatoes completely.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until done, turning halfway through cooking.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

MOROCCAN SESAME POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Peel potatoes and cut into large chunks. In small bowl, combine harissa, olive oil, salt, and sesame seeds.
• Toss potatoes with with harissa mixture until evenly coated.
• Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray (or line with non-stick foil).
• Arrange potatoes in single layer on baking sheet.
• Bake 20-25 minutes, turn, and bake 15-20 minutes until potatoes tender and lightly browned.
• Squeeze fresh lemon juice over potatoes and sprinkle with flaked sea salt.