Dersa (Algerian Chile Paste) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Dersa (Algerian Chile Paste) Recipe). Algerian dersa is a spicy garlic and chile paste, similar to harissa, made by blending garlic, chile, cumin, and paprika together using a mortar and pestle. It is used a lot in the Maghreb region as a seasoning for fish, meat, or potatoes. Not everyone uses exactly the same proportions or the same spices. Some people add lemon juice, others add parsley. In short, there are as many variations as there are tastes, but the basic ingredients are almost always the same: garlic, cumin, chile or cayenne pepper, and olive oil.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Dersa (Algerian Chile Paste) Recipe

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic - peeled

halved

and germ (green sprout) removed

½ small red chile pepper

seeded and coarsely chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place garlic chile pepper cumin paprika cayenne pepper salt and pepper in a mortar; grind into a paste using a pestle. Pour in olive oil and mix well.

Nutritional Information

Dersa (Algerian Chile Paste) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 70.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.5g 1%

Carbohydrates: 2.1g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 7g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 425.8IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 5.2mg 9%

Folate: 1.6mcg

Calcium: 13.4mg 1%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 5.2mg 2%

Potassium: 50.8mg 1%

Sodium: 292.8mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 63.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.