American Makes Moroccan Food: Maakouda Batata, Fried Mashed Potatoes

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and a different flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor and is healthier.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder is more shelf-stable.

Chop the potatoes and boil them in water until tender.

Check if the potatoes are ready by inserting a fork.

Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth.

Add spices including cumin and turmeric, and mix well.

Add eggs to the mixture and combine until thick.

Form the mixture into small patties.

Heat used vegetable oil in a frying pan.

Dip each patty in egg and then in flour, ensuring they are coated.

Fry the patties in the hot oil until golden brown, flipping as necessary.

Remove from oil and drain excess grease.

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