{"id":754062,"date":"2025-05-30T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=754062"},"modified":"2025-05-29T10:07:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T10:07:00","slug":"happy-international-potato-day-here-are-the-best-lebanese-potato-dishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/754062\/happy-international-potato-day-here-are-the-best-lebanese-potato-dishes\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy International Potato Day! Here Are The Best Lebanese Potato Dishes"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>It&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/observances\/potato-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Potato Day<\/a>! We thought we&#8217;d celebrate with a list of our favorite Lebanese batata dishes. Because potatoes are staples for a reason.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-batata-harra\">1. Batata Harra<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batata-harrah-recipe-1183111385-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-754063\" style=\"width:669px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batata-harrah-recipe-1183111385-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batata-harrah-recipe-1183111385-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batata-harrah-recipe-1183111385-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batata-harrah-recipe-1183111385-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batata-harrah-recipe-1183111385-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batata-harrah-recipe-1183111385-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/batata-harrah-recipe-1183111385.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>Obviously, the classic, the go to, the IT girl of the potato world. Curly fries could never. Batata harra are potato cubes saut\u00e9ed with garlic, cilantro, red pepper flakes and lemon juice. The dish that&#8217;s on every dinner table at a Lebanese restaurant.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-batata-w-baid\">2. Batata W Baid<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Batata-wa-Bayd-Lebanese-Potatoes-and-Eggs-1-of-3-3753010008-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-754066\" style=\"width:675px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Batata-wa-Bayd-Lebanese-Potatoes-and-Eggs-1-of-3-3753010008-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Batata-wa-Bayd-Lebanese-Potatoes-and-Eggs-1-of-3-3753010008-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Batata-wa-Bayd-Lebanese-Potatoes-and-Eggs-1-of-3-3753010008-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Batata-wa-Bayd-Lebanese-Potatoes-and-Eggs-1-of-3-3753010008-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Batata-wa-Bayd-Lebanese-Potatoes-and-Eggs-1-of-3-3753010008.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>\u00a0I fear this gem is not given the flowers it deserves. Hands down the best way to start the day if you\u2019re a big \u2018to fan. This dish is prepared by saut\u00e9ing potato cubes with eggs, then you add cumin, salt and pepper and you have the perfect breakfast, or dinner. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>You\u2019re crazy if you don\u2019t have it with bread w khodra.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-soniyet-batata\">3. Soniyet Batata<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lebanese-Potato-Souffle-13-736x491-765941935.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-754069\" style=\"width:625px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lebanese-Potato-Souffle-13-736x491-765941935.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lebanese-Potato-Souffle-13-736x491-765941935-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lebanese-Potato-Souffle-13-736x491-765941935-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>An underrated Lebanese twist on Shepherd&#8217;s pie. Featuring layers of creamy mashed potatoes and seasoned ground beef, topped off with a buttery breadcrumb crust.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-djej-w-batata\">4. Djej W Batata<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-2-1200x800-276027378-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-754072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-2-1200x800-276027378-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-2-1200x800-276027378-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-2-1200x800-276027378-250x167.png 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-2-1200x800-276027378-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-2-1200x800-276027378.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>This is the culinary world\u2019s favorite couple who everyone secretly hates because their love life is perfect. They were high school sweethearts and a match made in heaven. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>They may be basic but they\u2019ve been together longer than your own parents. A one-pan meal where you bake the chicken and potatoes together in a garlicky lemon sauce. Your parents have probably made this one a thousand times.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-kibbet-batata\">5. Kibbet Batata<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/911200cf8f7d9df42ce79bbe75814019-4264364573-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-754075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/911200cf8f7d9df42ce79bbe75814019-4264364573-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/911200cf8f7d9df42ce79bbe75814019-4264364573-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/911200cf8f7d9df42ce79bbe75814019-4264364573-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/911200cf8f7d9df42ce79bbe75814019-4264364573-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/911200cf8f7d9df42ce79bbe75814019-4264364573-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/911200cf8f7d9df42ce79bbe75814019-4264364573-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/911200cf8f7d9df42ce79bbe75814019-4264364573.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>This is the one dish your vegan friends bring to the pot-luck that doesn\u2019t taste like tofu and feet. You\u2019ve never been so happy to see them. Made by mashing fluffy potatoes and mixing them with fine bulgur wheat, fresh herbs, and spices. Mold them into kibbeh and serve baked or cold.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-kafta-bil-sanieh\">6. Kafta Bil Sanieh<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wp-1641052023178-1641565565-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-754078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wp-1641052023178-1641565565-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wp-1641052023178-1641565565-338x600.jpg 338w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wp-1641052023178-1641565565-141x250.jpg 141w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wp-1641052023178-1641565565-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wp-1641052023178-1641565565-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wp-1641052023178-1641565565-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/wp-1641052023178-1641565565.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>This was a childhood favorite and the best way to have kafta. Argue with the wall. If you\u2019re not eating this dish with bread, you\u2019re eating it wrong. Also the rice is optional. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>To make kafta bil sanieh, layer ground kafta patties, with potatoes, tomatoes and onions. Then you coat the dish with seasoned tomato sauce. Bake for an hour and serve it with a side of arabic bread.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-yakhnet-batata\">7. Yakhnet Batata<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7f41f9b46759e47159d12bd0fc077398-1747216840.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-754084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7f41f9b46759e47159d12bd0fc077398-1747216840.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7f41f9b46759e47159d12bd0fc077398-1747216840-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7f41f9b46759e47159d12bd0fc077398-1747216840-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure>    <p>You know when you ask your mom what\u2019s for dinner and she says stew, there\u2019s a moment where the light in your eyes begins to fade. When she says it\u2019s yakhnet batata, suddenly the world is a magical and wondrous place because you know you\u2019re eating the Beyonce of stew. The Fairuz of stew. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>This stunning stew is made by saut\u00e9ing chopped onions, garlic, and cilantro in oil. Then add diced potatoes and meat to a tomato based broth. Simmer until tender and serve with a side of rice and bread.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Send this to your Lebanese mom so you can celebrate International Potato Day with a delicious batata-based staple dish!<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Hungry for something local? 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