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Spicy Potato Mash (kibbet-batata)

Mum’s favourite! This spicy potato mash (kibbet batata) is packed with fresh herbs, warm spices, and olive oil—no cream, just pure flavour!
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
25 minutes
SERVES
2-4

About this recipe

This spicy potato mash (kibbet batata) is a dish I grew up with—my mum’s absolute favourite. She refuses to eat anything else when it’s on the table! In Lebanon, you’ll find so many variations, but this one is my go-to. Unlike traditional mashed potatoes, there’s no cream or butter here. Instead, it’s packed with fresh herbs, warm spices, and a generous drizzle of olive oil.

This spicy potato mash (kibbet batata) is naturally vegan and gluten-free, yet incredibly satisfying. It’s perfect as a side or even a meal on its own. If you love potatoes as much as I do, you’ll also enjoy my Egg and Potato Mash (Batata Wu Bayd)—a comfort dish for lazy days—or my pan-fried potatoes with sweet onion, a Lebanese classic that works for any meal.

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kibbet batata -spicy mash potatoes served in a bowl

Ingredients

  • a strip of red capsicum (approximately 25 grams)
  • ½ small onion
  • ¼ cup basil leaves ( also add the leaves if you can)
  • ½ teaspoon Bharat spice
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika sweet
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • salt to season
  • 3 potatoes small-medium in size
  • olive oil to serve
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Notes from Rouba

  • Bharat blend known in the Middle East as also 7-spice blend.  You can find it at Middle Eastern grocery stores and various supermarkets.
  • If the bowl of your processor is too big for the paste quantity, add ½ a boiled potato. This will help better process the onion and herb mixture.
  • If the potato mixture is too sticky, oil your hands occasionally with olive oil.

Method

Step 1.

Place the unpeeled potatoes in a saucepan over high heat and add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for approximately 25 minutes or until cooked through and they’ve become tender. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the skin (you should keep the potatoes dry, so avoid peeling them under running water).

Meanwhile, place remaining ingredients (not the olive oil) in a food processor, season with salt and process to a somewhat fine smooth paste.

Step 2.

Add the peeled potatoes and blend. The longer you blend the stretchier the texture will be.

Taste and adjust the seasoning. Remove (moisten your hands with oil if you need to) and place in a bowl. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and combine well for a smooth consistency.

Best served hot or at room temperature. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley leaves.

Spicy Potato Mash (kibbet-batata)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • a strip of red capsicum approximately 25 grams
  • ½ small onion
  • ¼ cup basil leaves also add the leaves if you can
  • ½ teaspoon Bharat spice
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika sweet
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • salt to season
  • 3 potatoes small-medium in size
  • olive oil to serve

Method
 

Step 1.
  1. Place the unpeeled potatoes in a saucepan over high heat and add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for approximately 25 minutes or until cooked through and they’ve become tender. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the skin (you should keep the potatoes dry, so avoid peeling them under running water).
  2. Meanwhile, place remaining ingredients (not the olive oil) in a food processor, season with salt and process to a somewhat fine smooth paste.
Step 2.
  1. Add the peeled potatoes and blend. The longer you blend the stretchier the texture will be.
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Remove (moisten your hands with oil if you need to) and place in a bowl. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and combine well for a smooth consistency.
  3. Best served hot or at room temperature. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley leaves.

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  1. Today im making roasted eggplant boats. Cutting eggolany in quarters, skicing a bit down the crnter, basting with olive oil and roasting at 425’ til soften.
    Meanwhile i sautéed onion, coarse ground lamb, garlic .. when cooked i fried red, grern, yellow peppers, addrd to the lamb, stuffed the eggpkant boats, added fresh sliced tomors on too, syrian peoper, salt , baked 350 til cooked through and tomatoes released their juices!
    Made Pilaf, topped with brown pine nuts, slivered almond. Served with tahini sauce over the eggpkant.
    Cucumbers, yogurt, mint garlic side dish

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