Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew) Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew) Recipe

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic

peeled and halved

1 small fresh red chile pepper

seeded and chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 ½ pounds new potatoes

halved

1 tablespoon tomato paste

water to cover

salt to taste

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Ladle potatoes into a serving bowl. Spoon any remaining sauce over the potatoes.

Nutritional Information

Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 205.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.1g 8%

Carbohydrates: 32.8g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 18%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 7.2g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 514.9IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 38%

Vitamin C: 43.2mg 72%

Folate: 29.9mcg 8%

Calcium: 39.2mg 4%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 47.8mg 17%

Potassium: 817.9mg 23%

Sodium: 377.6mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 64.8

*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.