Batata Madooa Siyeme

Description
Lebanese mashed potatoes
 * Cooking Time: 25 Minutes
 * Serves 4

Ingredients

 * 6 – 8 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
 * ⅓ cup olive oil
 * ⅓ cup lemon juice
 * 3 cloves garlic
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 3 tablespoons dried spearmint

Directions

 * 1) Boil potatoes until tender.
 * 2) Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash chopped garlic with salt into a paste; add oil and lemon juice and set aside.
 * 3) When potatoes are tender, remove them from cooking water and reserve it.
 * 4) Place potatoes in a deep bowl and mash them while they are warm.
 * 5) Mix in garlic sauce and a little water from cooking the potatoes.
 * 6) Crush dried mint between your palms over the mixture and mix thoroughly.
 * 7) Taste and adjust seasoning.
 * 8) Served warm or cold.