A few years agao I had a fava been dip in an middle eastern restaurant that was
wonderful. I got the impresssion that it was a famous, or at least a
characteristic dish. Yet in checking out google, everything I come up with
doesn't seem to match my recollection. Could anyone tell me what the dip was,
and include a recipe for it as well? I do remember that the fava beans had
been made into a smooth paste.

Many Thanks,

Jonathan

"Jbrodie1750" > wrote in message
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> A few years agao I had a fava been dip in an middle eastern restaurant
that was
> wonderful. I got the impresssion that it was a famous, or at least a
> characteristic dish. Yet in checking out google, everything I come up
with
> doesn't seem to match my recollection. Could anyone tell me what the dip
was,
> and include a recipe for it as well? I do remember that the fava beans
had
> been made into a smooth paste.
>
> Many Thanks,
>
> Jonathan

Google

Fava bean dip
Over 2700 hits.

Dimitri


Bissara (Fresh Fava Bean Dip)

2 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled, peeled if large
3 tb fresh lemon juice
5 tb extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

pita wedges, sliced raw carrots, or crackers for serving

Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Blanch the beans
for 2 or 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
Peel if the beans are large.
In a blender or food processor, combine half the beans, the reserved liquid
and the lemon juice. (Add more liquid if you prefer a thinner dip.)
Process, scraping down the sides with a spatula, until the mixture is fairly
smooth. Add the remaining beans and the oil, and process until smooth.
Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in the salt and cumin. Sprinkle with
the parsley. Serve with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers for dipping.

>
>Fava bean dip
>Over 2700 hits.
>

Well...obviously my googling skills need improvement. Anyway, the recipe you
supplied does seem to fit.

I'm off to buy some fava beans!

Thank you...

Jonathan