Bowl of Potato Stew
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Potato Stew


Lebanon   -   Yakhnet Batta
Serves:
Effort:
Sched:
DoAhead:  		 5 main
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1-1/4 hrs
Yes		 Potatoes are very popular in Lebanon, and potato stews are made in various ways. This one is easy to make and reheats well.




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Potatoes (1)
Tomatoes
Onions
Garlic
Cilantro
Olive Oil
-- Spices
Cinnamon
Pepper, Black
Chili Flake (3)
Salt
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Tomato Sauce (2)
Water
-- Serve with
Steamed Rice 		Prep:   -   (45 min)
  1. Peel POTATOES and cut into about 3/4 inch chunks. Hold in cold water until needed.
  2. Scald TOMATOES one minute in boiling water. Quench in cold water and peel. Cut into 3/4 inch chunks.
  3. Cut ONION into quarters lengthwise and slice crosswise about 1/8 inch.
  4. Crush GARLIC and chop small.
  5. Chop CILANTRO small. Measure is moderately packed after chopping. Chop some extra for Garnish
Run:   -   (20 min)
  1. In a spacious sauté pan, heat Oil and fry Onions, stirring until golden. A sprinkle of Salt will help them fry evenly.
  2. Stir in Garlic and all Spices for one minute, then stir in Potatoes and Water Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in Tomatoes and Tomato Sauce. Bring back to a boil and set to simmer covered for another 15 minutes (the 10 minute delay prevents acid in the Tomatoes and Sauce from hardening the outside of the Potatoes).
  4. Adjust liquid as needed, then stir in Cilantro and cook another 2 minutes.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with Cilantro.
NOTES:

  1. Potatoes:

      White Rose or similar work well in recipes of this sort. Avoid Klondike Gold type potatoes - they quickly turn to mush with long cooking or reheating. For details see our Potatoes page.

  2. Tomato Sauce:

      Rather than using tomato paste called for in recipes, I like to add a convenient 8oz can of a very simple tomato sauce, which helps make up for deficient tomatoes. My favorite is Faraon Spanish Style, but other simple sauces will also work.

  3. Chili Flake:

      In the amount given, Allepo mild would be barely detectable. Allepo hot would still be very mild. Use your own best judgement.
  4. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch

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