Salatit Batata (Tunisian Potato Salad) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/4-inch dice
water
salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground caraway
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Preparation

Cook potatoes in lightly salted boiling water until tender but still intact.
Drain and return to pan.
Cook over low heat until potatoes are dry, about 1 minute.
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until a light haze forms above it.
Combine cayenne, cumin and water.
Add cayenne mixture, lemon juice, caraway and salt to skillet.
Cook, stirring constantly, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Remove from heat, add potatoes, and stir gently until evenly coated.
Cool to room temperature before serving.