Mbatan batata

Mbatan batata is a Libyan dish consisting of fried potato wedges that are stuffed with a combination of flavorful ingredients. The filling typically consists of ground meat (beef or lamb), onions, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, chile peppers, eggs, and butter.

The potatoes are first sliced in half, with the two slices joined together at the base so they can be loaded with the filling. They are then coated in eggs and breadcrumbs and fried in hot oil. This tasty dish is usually served as an appetizer, and it is especially popular during Ramadan.

Although some like to drizzle a spicy tomato sauce over the potatoes before frying, they are much lighter and crispier when fried plain.