Felfel B Tomatish Algerian Pepper Tomato Salad Recipes

FELFEL B'TOMATISH - ALGERIAN PEPPER & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Grill, fry or roast the peppers until they are softened but not mushy.
• Place in a bag & leave for 5 minutes, then remove the skins carefully.
• Chop them into pieces approximately 1" x 1/2 ".
• Mince the garlic.
• Gently heat the olive oil in a frying pan & add the peppers, tomatoes & garlic. Cook over a medium heat for a few minutes then add the water & salt to taste.
• Cook gently, stirring occasionaly for 15 minutes or until the peppers are soft & the tomato has almost completely disintergrated.
• Serve hot or cold with a splash of vinegar & some crusty bread.

SAUTEED ONION, GREEN PEPPER, & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the onion & pepper strips until soft & just beginning to change color.
• Add the tomatoes & cook until they are cooked through. Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish.
• Pour off half the olive oil then return skillet to the heat. Add garlic & saute over medium heat for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat & stir in the remaining ingredients. Spoon this sauce over the vegetables.

ALGERIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Place all ingredients into a large salad bowl and toss gently.
• May be served with pita bread.

ASPARAGUS & TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Blanch asparagus briefly in boiling water on stove top, then plunge into ice cold water to stop them from cooking.
• Chop asparagus into bite sized pieces.
• In large bowl combine asparagus and tomato.
• Add basil, sea salt and pepper.
• Stir in feta, toss, and refrigerate.
• Before serving, toss with balsamic vinegar.

MY LOUBIA / LUBIA / LOOBIA - CLASSIC ALGERIAN BEANS!

Steps:

• The night before you want to make loubia, place the dried beans in a large bowl & cover with cold water. Allow to soak overnight, then rinse & drain before use.
• In a large stock pot, dutch oven or casserole dish (about 4.5 L capacity), seal the meat in the olive oil. Add the beans, paprika & cumin, mix well & cook on low heat for a few minutes.
• Pour 2 litres of water over the beans, add the salt & pepper. Cover & cook on a medium heat - so the loubia is on a fast simmer - for 1 hour.
• After 1 hour, add 500ml extra water & the pureed / liquidised tin of plum tomatoes / passata. Add the garlic, 2 tsp salt, 2 1/2 tsp paprika & 1 1/2 tsp cumin.
• Cover & cook for 30 minutes on medium heat as before.
• After 30 minutes, remove the lid & simmer uncovered for a further 30 minutes. Do not let the sauce become too thick as when you add the olive oil & vinegar for serving, it thicken the sacue up automatically.
• Check seasoning, you may need additional salt, then serve piping hot with plenty of fresh crusty bread.
• Either add 1 tablespoon of olive oil & 1-2 tsp vinegar to each bowl before serving or let people add it themselves at the table.