Aegean Style Fava (Dried Broad Beans Appetizer) Recipe

Aegean Style Fava

Fava is an appetizer identified with Aegean and Greek cuisine and prepared with dried broad beans. Fava, one of the indispensable appetizers especially at fish tables, comes from the Greek word broad bean. Fava, which can also be prepared with fresh broad beans depending on the season, appears as a very nutritious and delicious starter when combined with plenty of dill and olive oil. Enjoy your meal!

Ingredients:

For: 4 People
Prep: 15 Min
Cook: 45 Min
Ingredients for Meal:
Broad Beans 500   Grams
Carrot 1   Qty
Olive Oil 1/2   Half Cup
Dry Onion (Medium size) 1   Qty
Lemon Juice 1   Half Cup
Garlic 5   Clove
Dill 1/2   Bunch
Cumin 1   Tsp (large)
Salt 1   Tsp (large)
Granulated Sugar 1   Tsp
Black Pepper 1   Tsp
Ingredients for Sauce:
Dill 1/2   Bunch
Chili Pepper (Optional) 1   Tsp (large)
Olive Oil 1/2   Half Cup

Steps:

  1. Rinse the dried broad beans in water and soak them overnight. Or soak for at least 2-3 hours before cooking.
  2. Peel the onion and chop it into large pieces. Peel the garlic and chop it finely. Heat the olive oil in a deep pot and fry the onion and garlic until they become transparent. Peel the carrots, cut them into cubes, add them and fry them together.
  3. Rinse the broad beans and add them to the pot. Stir them together for 1-2 minutes. Add enough hot water to cover it. Add salt and 1/2 lemon juice and close the lid. Cook in a controlled manner over medium heat until the broad beans become soft. If necessary, add hot water and let it absorb.
  4. When the broad beans absorb their water, take them off the heat and let them cool. Meanwhile, reserve 1-2 sprigs of dill for decoration and chop the rest finely.
  5. Put the ingredients in the food processor and add the spices, juice of 1 lemon and olive oil. Pull thoroughly until smooth.
  6. Put the cooled broad beans into the rondo. Separate 3-4 sprigs of dill and chop the rest finely. Add olive oil, juice of 1 lemon and spices and blend until it reaches a smooth consistency.
  7. If you wish, you can make green oil by blending olive oil and dill to garnish it. Place the favansiz on a plate, arrange it, drizzle with olive oil and serve cold. Enjoy your meal!

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