Batata Hara
Servings: 2 People
Ingredients
- 300 g [V] New potatoes
- 3 tbsp [S] Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves [V] Garlic mashed or grated
- 1 tsp [S] Coriander powder
- 1 tsp [S] Red pepper flakes more for later
- 2 tsp [S] Turmeric powder
- 1 [V] Lime juice
- 25 g [V] Fresh coriander chopped
- 25 g [V] Fresh parsley chopped
- 25 g [V] Fresh dill chopped
- [S] Salt a pinch or taste
- [S] Pepper a pinch or taste
Method
- Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and let them cook in the boiling water for 10 minutes or so. The potatoes should be cooked through but still firm.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool briefly. Cut the potatoes in half or bite-size pieces.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes and coriander powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes then add the turmeric and the lime juice.
- Toss in the potatoes and mix well to coat. Add ½ of the fresh coriander, parsley, and fresh dill. Cook for 4 more minutes. Add salt and pepper, to your taste.
- Remove from heat and top with more red pepper flakes and the remaining fresh herbs. You can serve this potato salad warm or at room temperature.