Description
Batata Mahshi is a comforting Egyptian dish featuring perfectly fried potatoes stuffed with a flavorful lamb or beef mixture, enhanced by aromatic spices and a crispy exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 kg Medium to Small Potatoes
- 2 cups Oil for Frying
- 500 g Minced Lamb or Beef
- 2 medium Onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Ghee or Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Ground Coriander
- 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1.5 tsp All Spice
- 0.5 cup Chopped Parsley
- 50 g Pine Nuts
- To taste Salt and Pepper
- 1 can Chopped Tomatoes
- 2 cups Water
- 3 cloves Garlic for sauce
- 1 tbsp Onion Granules or Onion Powder
- 2 tbsp Hot Pepper Paste (optional)
Instructions
- Start by prepping the potatoes by peeling and using a melon baller to scoop out the insides.
- Heat the ghee or olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, then add the spices and let them bloom for about a minute.
- Add the minced meat and cook until browned; mix in the scooped-out potato, pine nuts, and parsley.
- In a separate pot, combine chopped tomatoes, water, garlic for the sauce, onion granules, and hot pepper paste. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Gently fill each potato with the meat mixture and place them in a pot, pouring the sauce over them.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes or until tender, flipping halfway if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and pine nuts.
Notes
You can prepare the filling a day in advance. For a healthier option, try cooking in an air fryer at 180°C (350°F).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg