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Algerian Chili - Loubia B'dersa - Algerian Chili
Algerian Chili - Loubia B'dersa - Algerian Chili
- Algerian Chili
Yield: 10 Servings
Ingredients:
1 TB sweet paprika
4 ts ground cumin
2 1/2 ts salt
LOUBIA is an Algerian speciality that gets its flavor from DERSA, a spicy blend of ground dried
red chilies (use New Mexican in the US), garlic, and ground cumin.
Dersa is a predominant seasoning in the Algerian cuisine. A dash of vinegar is traditionally added to
each bowl of Loubia on serving.
SOAKING BEANS:
Rinse and pick over the beans and soak them overnight in a bowl of water to cover.
Drain and proceed with the recipe.
For the quick-soak method, place the beans in a large soup pot and add 10 cups of hot water.
Turn off the heat and let the beans stand in the cooking water for at least 1 hour, and preferabye
longer.
The older the beans, the longer they will take to cook.
(She recommends adding salt to the cooking water: up to 2 teaspoons per pound of dried beans.)
In a large soup pop over medium high heat, heat the oil, and cook the onion, stirring occasionally,
until tender; 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens, 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes and 1 cup of the water or broth and bring to a boil.
Add the beans, the remaining 6 cups water or broth, the bay leaves, cayenne, and 10 of the parsley
sprigs tied together with cotton string.
Lower the heat to medium low, cover, and cook the beans until tender, 1 to 2 hours.
Before serving, discard the chilies, bay leaves, and tied parsley.
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