M’battan (Fried Potato wedges with Minced Meat)

Libyan M’battan is a specialty dish that is loved. It has several different names like mubattan, m’battan or batata mbatna. It is made with potatoes that are sliced in such a way that they become a vessel for the delicious minced meat stuffing. I used a combination of lamb and beef for the filling. They are a special treat made often during Ramadan. They are a bit labor intensive to make but worth it for the meat and potato lovers out there. Sometimes they are additionally baked in some spicy tomato sauce. We enjoyed them hot out of the fryer.