Palestinian Mfarakeh | Fried Potatoes with Eggs

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PALESTINIAN MFARAKEH | FRIED POTATOES WITH EGGS

Yield 3

Prep time

5 Min

Cook time

20 Min

Total time

25 Min

Palestinian mfarakeh is a simple and hearty breakfast made with fried potatoes and eggs. It is a comforting, satisfying dish that is especially popular as a home-style meal. Topped with feta cheese and fresh cilantro, mfarakeh is full of simple flavors that come together beautifully.

Ingredients

• 3 Russett potatoes
• water, for rinsing
• olive oil
• za'atar
• sea salt
• black pepper
• 6 eggs
• feta cheese, crumbled
• fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes:

1. Peel three Russet potatoes.
2. Rinse them briefly in water to remove any inpurities.
3. Slice the potatoes into small cubes.

Fry the Potatoes:

1. Shallow-fry the potatoes in olive oil over medium-high heat for several minutes on each side.
2. Season the potatoes with za’atar, sea salt, and black pepper once they become tender and develop a nice golden-brown crust.
3. Mix everything well.

Add the Eggs:

1. Crack six eggs over the potatoes.
2. Season the eggs with sea salt and black pepper once they start to take form.
3. Cook the eggs all the way through.

Garnish & Serve:

1. Crumble feta cheese over the top.
2. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy.

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