Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)

This authentic Algerian potato stew is made with dersa, a spicy chile and garlic
paste. It's delicious on its own as a vegan or vegetarian main, or served as a
side to meat or fish. An easy way to enjoy North African cuisine at home with
easy-to-find ingredients!

Servings: 4

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Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
45 minutes

Course:

Dinner Lunch

Cuisine:

Algerian

Instructions

1 Combine garlic, chile pepper, cumin, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and salt in
a mortar; grind with a pestle until it forms a paste. Add olive oil and mix
dersa well.
2 Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and stir-fry dersa until fragrant, 2 to 4
minutes. Add potato halves and stir to combine with the dersa. Stir in tomato
paste. Pour in enough water to just cover the potatoes and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.
3 Ladle potatoes into a serving bowl. Spoon any remaining sauce over the potatoes.

Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)

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