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Bissara

By: Asma Khalfaoui

"This is one of my treasured recipes, it is wonderful on cold days. This recipe originates from somewhere in North Africa."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
6 cups water
1/3 cup olive oil
3 cups dry green split peas
3 sprigs fresh parsley
1 dried red chile pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

Directions

Fry garlic in the vegetable oil in a large pot over low heat until lightly browned. Pour in water and olive oil; stir in split peas, parsley, chili pepper, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 55 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the peas do not stick to the bottom of the pot. When the peas are tender, mash them with a wooden spoon until smooth; stir in additional water to reach desired consistency.