Potato Maakoudas: Easy Indulgence for Home Cooks
Potato Maakoudas are a delightful and easy indulgence for home cooks, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, flour, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and green onions.
- Mix until a dough forms.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Shape the dough into small patties and fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños to the mixture.
- These can be served with yogurt or chutney.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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