Traditional Greek Fava (Yellow Split Pea Dip)
4-6 portions / Preparation time: 20′
Ingredients
- 1 liter boiling water
- 200 g yellow split peas
- 1 red onion
- 2 spring onions
- 7 tablespoons olive oil
- Sweet paprika
- salt
- 2 bay leaves
- Fresh oregano
- juice from 1 lemon
Method
1|
Place the split peas in a bowl, pour boiling water over them and stir well until the water changes color.
2|
Drain and transfer to another bowl and set aside.
3|
Chop the onion into 4 thick slices and place them in the pot.
4|
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper and bay leaves.
5|
Place pot over high heat and stir the vegetables for 2-3 minutes until soft.
6|
Add the split peas and stir.
7|
Simmer for 20 minutes stirring all the time, until the water evaporates.
8|
Remove from heat and take out the bay leaves.
9|
Transfer the contents to a food processor.
10|
Add the lemon juice and 5 tablespoons of olive oil.
11|
Beat until the mixture is smooth.
12|
Serve with roasted spring onions, drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with some fresh oregano, sweet paprika.
