Moroccan Potato Salad / سلطة بطاطس - CookingWithAlia - Episode 401

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients and fiber.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds a similar acidity, while vinegar is often more affordable.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro offers a fresh flavor, while spinach is more budget-friendly.

Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly bite-size cubes.

Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook the potatoes until tender.

Drain the potatoes from the water and keep on the side.

Quarter a preserved lemon, remove the pulp, and chop the skin into small pieces.

Grate the garlic cloves.

Chop some fresh cilantro and parsley.

In a flat pan on low heat, drizzle olive oil and add the grated garlic, paprika, ground cumin, and chili powder.

Mix and cook for 1 minute.

Add fresh lemon juice, then place the potatoes in this sauce.

Gently mix in the potatoes to coat them.

Add the chopped cilantro and parsley, mix, and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the preserved lemon pieces and mix.

Taste and add salt if necessary.

Cook for another minute and serve immediately.

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