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Authentic Algerian Zviti
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Authentic Algerian Zviti recipe

A traditional, fiery Algerian Bou Saada hot pepper and flatbread dish pounded hot in a wooden mortar.
مدة الإعداد 20 دقائق
مدة الطبخ 15 دقائق
الوقت الكلي 35 دقائق
الحصص: 4 أشخاص
وجبة: main course, salad
مطبخ: algerian, North African
الكالوري: 380

المقادير
  

For the Kesra Bread:2 cups fine semolina1/2 tsp salt3 tbsp vegetable oilWarm water (to bind)For the Sauce & Mash:8 fresh green hot peppers5 sun-dried red chilis (Felfel Driess)3 large ripe tomatoes (pureed)6 cloves raw garlic1 bunch fresh coriander (Kosbor)4 tbsp premium Algerian olive oil (or 1 tbsp Smen)Salt (to taste)1 cup boiling water

Equipment

  • 1 Traditional Wooden Mortar and Pestle (Mahress) Used to pound the hot ingredients rhythmically to achieve the authentic rustic texture.

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Mix semolina, salt, oil, and water. Knead into a firm dough, roll out flat, and cook on a clay tajine until charred and dry.
  2. Step 2: Roast fresh green hot peppers directly over an open gas flame until completely blackened, then peel and remove excess seeds.
  3. Step 3: Simmer pureed tomatoes, raw garlic, and rehydrated red chilis in boiling water for 10 minutes to create a concentrated hot broth.
  4. Step 4: In a tall wooden mortar (Mahress), pound the garlic, salt, roasted green peppers, and a splash of hot tomato broth into a coarse paste.
  5. Step 5: Break the hot Kesra bread into small pieces, add them gradually into the mortar alternating with hot broth and fresh chopped coriander.
  6. Step 6: Pound everything rhythmically until rustic and chunky, finish with a heavy pour of olive oil, and serve hot inside the Mahress.

ملاحظات

  • The Wooden Mortar (Mehraz): Authentic Zviti must be prepared in a traditional wooden mortar to achieve the true smoky, well-mashed texture and allow the flavors to meld perfectly with the hot bread.
Adjusting Heat: The combination of fresh green hot peppers and sun-dried red chilis (Felfel Driess) creates Zviti's signature spicy kick. You can reduce the amount of chili if you prefer a milder taste.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories (السعرات الحرارية): 380 kcal
Carbohydrates (الكربوهيدرات): 45 g
Protein (البروتين): 9 g
Fat (الدهون): 18 g
Saturated Fat (الدهون المشبعة): 3 g
Cholesterol (الكوليسترول): 0 mg (Since it's traditionally plant-based)
Sodium (الصوديوم): 640 mg
Fiber (الألياف): 6 g
Sugar (السكريات):4g