Pulses
Fava recipe: make it at home
Fava is one of the oldest and best-loved dishes in Greek cooking. Despite the name, fava is not made from broad beans but from yellow split peas. The island of Santorini in particular is famous for its fava…
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About this dish
What is Fava?
Fava is one of the oldest and best-loved dishes in Greek cooking. Despite the name, fava is not made from broad beans but from yellow split peas. The island of Santorini in particular is famous for its fava, thanks to the volcanic soil the peas are grown in. The result is a silky purée with a rich, lightly sweet flavour that works perfectly as a mezze, a starter or a light meal.
Mise en place
Make Fava yourself
Step by step
How to make Fava step by step
Method
- 1
Rinse the yellow split peas thoroughly.
- 2
Put the peas in a pan with the roughly chopped onion and the water.
- 3
Bring to the boil and skim off any foam.
- 4
Simmer gently for about 45–60 minutes, until the peas fall apart completely.
- 5
Add extra water during cooking if needed.
- 6
Purée the mixture until smooth.
- 7
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- 8
Leave to cool slightly.
- 9
Serve on a plate and garnish with red onion, capers and a drizzle of olive oil.
At the table
How to serve Fava
Pita bread
Kalamata olives
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