Dersa (Algerian Chile Paste) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic - peeled, halved, and germ (green sprout) removed
1/2 small red chile pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Place garlic, chile pepper, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a mortar; grind into a paste using a pestle. Pour in olive oil and mix well.