Maacouda bil Batata (Potato Omelette)

Ingredients:

350g potatoes, peeled and diced
1 red onion, chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 eggs
1 tsp harissa
1/2 bunch coriander (cilantro), chopped
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

Method:

Bring a pan of lightly-salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.

Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a pan and use to fry the onion for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the garlic and fry for about 2 minutes. Return the potatoes to their pan and mash over low heat then stir-in the onion and garlic mix. Take off the heat and set aside.

Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, harissa and herbs in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper then gradually add this mix to the mashed potatoes, stirring well to combine.

Add the remaining oil to a frying pan and when warm spoon in the egg and potato mix. Tap the mix to firm down with your hand then cook on very low heat until the bottom is firm and golden brown. Place the omelette under a pre-heated grill (broiler) and cook until the top is golden. Serve hot, accompanied by table harissa sauce.