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Slatit Batata Marfusa

Use mealy potatoes for this Tunisian salad, which is served as an appetizer and also as an accompaniment to grilled fish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds potatoes
Salt
4–5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons wine vinegar
Pepper
1/2 teaspoon harissa (page 464) or a good pinch of chili pepper (optional)
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons capers, squeezed to get rid of excess vinegar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Peel and boil the potatoes in lightly salted water until soft, then drain, keeping a little of the cooking water.

    Step 2

    Mash with the oil and vinegar and 2–4 tablespoons of the cooking water—enough to have a soft, moist texture. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

    Step 3

    Serve cold.

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