Maakouda. What is it? More commonly known as potato croquettes, Maakouda (pronounced ma-ah-koo-dah) is a very tasty side dish often made in Morocco for the holidays. This delectable side also uses the finest spice in Moroccan cuisine – saffron. And yes, that’s a good thing!
Maakouda with Saffron
Recipe By Sabrina Ovadia
- Cooking and Prep: 1.5 h
- Serves: 6
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Ingredients (8)
Main ingredients
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Prepare the Maakouda
Yields 12 maakouda
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In a large pot, boil the potatoes with a pinch of salt. Insert a fork after 15 minutes to see if they are ready. Remove from the fire and let cool.
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In a large bowl, mash the potatoes. Add the salt, pepper, allspice, saffron, lemon juice, egg yolks, and olive oil. Adjust seasoning if needed.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about an hour. This step is very important as it will prevent the maakouda from opening during the cooking process.
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With wet hands, form small balls and flatten them gently to form thick croquettes. Heat up a quarter cup of vegetable oil in a large deep pan. Coat the croquettes on both sides with the beaten eggs.
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Fry them for about two minutes on each side. Serve warm.
