Moroccan Potato Salad Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Start by peeling the potatoes and cut them into evenly bite-size cubes. Place the potatoes in a pot pour some cold water and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook the potatoes until tender, you should be able to easily slice through with a fork. Don’t overcook them or else it will get mushy.

step 2

• STEP 2.Drain the potatoes from the water and keep on the side.

step 3

• STEP 3.Now let’s prepare the rest of the ingredients, quarter a preserved lemon. Remove the skin from a quarter pulp, and chop the skin into very thin pieces.

step 4

• STEP 4.Now grate the garlic cloves and chop some fresh cilantro and some fresh parsley (keep a little to garnish).

step 5

• STEP 5.In a flat pan, on low heat, sprinkle the olive oil, add the grated garlic, and the spices paprika, ground cumin, and chili pepper. Mix and cook for 1 minute.

step 6

• STEP 6.Add some fresh lemon juice, then add the potatoes to this sauce.

step 7

• STEP 7.Gently mix in the potatoes so that every piece is coated with aromas and spices. Add the chopped cilantro and parsley, mix and cook for 2 more minutes. Now add the preserved lemon pieces and mix them thoroughly.

step 8

• STEP 8.Taste first and finally add salt –(remember preserved lemons are very salty), you can adjust accordingly. Cook for another minute and serve instantly warm.

step 9

• STEP 9.Yes, you can always add more fresh cilantro to garnish.