Dersa (Algerian Chile Paste)
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.
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Ingredients
4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
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Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
70 calories; protein 0.5g; carbohydrates 2.1g; fat 7g; sodium 292.8mg.
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