Loubia b'Dersa

== Description ==
Algerian chili
== Ingredients ==
* 1 lb (2 cups) small navy beans, soaked
* ¼ cup olive oil
* 1 large onion, finely diced
* 3 small dried red chilies, seeded
* 15 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tbsp sweet paprika
* ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
* 4 tsp ground cumin
* 6 oz tomato paste, canned
* 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
* 7 cup water, or vegetable broth
* 2 bay leaves
* ⅛ tsp cayenne, or to taste
* 20 sprig fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
* 2½ tsp salt
* 10 sprig fresh cilantro, chopped
* cider vinegar, or red wine vinegar, optional
== Directions ==
# 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.
# Bring them to a rolling boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
# Turn off the heat and let the beans stand in the cooking water for at least 1 hour, and preferable longer.
# Drain the beans and proceed with the recipe.
# The older the beans, the longer they will take to cook.
# 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 chilies, garlic, paprika, pepper, and cumin.
# Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 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.
# Mince the remaining parsley and se t aside.
# 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.
# Season with salt.
# Stir in the reserved minced parsley and cilantro.
# Serve hot with vinegar on the side, if you like.
Category:Algerian Appetizers
Category:Algerian Vegetarian
Category:Chili Recipes
Category:Onion Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Dried chile pepper Recipes
Category:Cider vinegar Recipes
Category:Navy bean Recipes
Category:Italian parsley Recipes
Category:Recipes that need photos
Category:Red wine vinegar Recipes
Category:Vegetable stock and broth Recipes
Category:Tomato paste Recipes