Salatit Batata Tunisian Potato Salad Recipes

POTATO SALAD WITH CUMIN (TOURCHI BATATA, TUNISIA)

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes or until tender but not too soft or mushy.
• Cool and peel, cut into cubes.
• Heat oil in a small skillet and add harissa, salt, cumin and lemon juice.
• Bring to a boil and boil for a few seconds. Pour over potatoes and toss.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
• Add the chopped cilantro or parsley just before serving. Stir it in or sprinkle on top as you wish.

TUNISIAN POTATO SALAD WITH CUMIN

Steps:

• Steam or boil the potatoes until tender-about 15-20 minutes. I *very* slightly undercook the potatoes for best results. *After the potatoes have cooked, refresh under cold water, drain and cut into cubes. *Note: when I made this potato salad recipe I drained the potatoes, placed them in a bowl to cool until just warm and proceeded with the recipe. After the potato salad had cooled in the refrigerator then the fresh cilantro was stirred in just before serving. I wanted to avoid "cooking" the fresh herbs.
• Combine the remaining ingredients except for the herb(s) in a large bowl and mix well. Add the potatoes to the bowl and toss with the dressing. Can serve warm; or chill and serve (depends on time of year).
• Stir in the herbs just before serving.

SWEET POTATO SALAD (SLATIT BATATA HELWA)

Steps:

• Boil the sweet potatoes in just enough water to cover.
• Stir in the ginger, cinnamon, harissa, lemon, honey and salt and boil for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked but not falling apart.
• The sauce should be thick, almost syrup-like.
• If it isn't, lift out the potatoes and boil the sauce until it is thicker.
• When the sauce is done, mix in the coriander, olives and capers.
• Cool and serve as an appetizer.