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Maakouda (Potato Fritters)

Name: Maakouda (Potato Fritters)
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: 3 Potatoes; 1 Egg; 1 clove Garlic; 1 tsp Cumin powder; To taste Parsley; 2 tbsp All-purpose flour; As needed Oil for frying

Side Dish

⏱ 30 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐

Just fry mashed potatoes with spice — a popular snack and side in Moroccan homes.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Boiled and mashed potato mixed with cumin and parsley, shaped and fried into a croquette-like snack. Versatile enough to fill a sandwich or eat on its own, it's popular at street stalls and homes alike, and a classic after-school treat for kids.

🌆 Where it's eaten: After school in Marrakech: students crowd a street stall for fresh maakouda. At home, it's also a clever way to use up leftover boiled potatoes.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Potatoes 3
Egg 1
Garlic 1 clove
Cumin powder 1 tsp
Parsley To taste
All-purpose flour 2 tbsp
Oil for frying As needed

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Boil the potatoes until soft, then mash.
Mix in grated garlic, cumin, parsley, and salt.
Shape into small oval patties.
Coat in flour, then beaten egg.
Fry in 340°F (170°C) oil until golden.
Drain and serve.

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