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Maâkouda, the Moroccan French fries

Maâkouda, the Moroccan French fries

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Traditional Moroccan French fries, steamed and then breaded, resulting in a simple yet delicious dish.

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Recipe from JackPotte, Kilianours, Petit Djul and 1 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Maâkouda is a Moroccan and Algerian dish, traditionally eaten during the month of Ramadan. It is a local variation of French fries, steamed and then coated in a batter and fried. Here’s how to make them at home.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodsauté, frying
  • Estimated cost$4.71 $1.18 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.14
  • $0.70
  • $1.06
  • $0.91
  • $0.58
  • $0.16
  • $0.13
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash and poach the apples in salted water, then puree them using a food processor or by mashing them with a fork.
  2. Place the resulting puree in a mixing bowl, and add one egg, parsley, cilantro, and crushed garlic. ≈ 3 min
  3. Salt, pepper, and mix everything together. ≈ 4 min
  4. Form small meatballs using the mashed potatoes, and gently flatten them with your fingers. ≈ 3 min
  5. Dip each one in a bowl containing beaten eggs and flour, coating both sides.
  6. Be sure to remove any excess flour by gently tapping the maakoudas. ≈ 3 min
  7. In a very hot frying pan, place the ma’akoudas and fry on both sides until golden brown.

The bill

Maâkouda, the Moroccan French fries

  • 4 apple de terres$1.14
  • 2 eggs$0.70
  • 2 tablespoons of: chopped parsley$1.06
  • 2 tablespoons of: chopped cilantro$0.91
  • 1 tablespoon of: cumin$0.58
  • 3 cloves of garlic$0.16
  • a little flour$0.13
  • to taste: salt and pepper$0.03

Total$4.71

that's $1.18 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 4 apple de terres
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons of: chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons of: chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon of: cumin
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • a little flour
  • to taste: salt and pepper

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