Start the beans
Wash the beans and put them in a pot. Add 1 coarsely chopped onion, 4 cups of water, salt and sugar and bring to the boil.
Chef's tip: Skim off the foam with a slotted spoon so the fava stays clean.
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Cypriot Cuisine Salads & Meze
Cypriot Fava (Split Broad Bean Purée with Dill)
A silky purée of dried split broad beans with caramelised onion and plenty of extra virgin olive oil; a classic meze.
Prep 15 minCook 45 minTotal 2 hServings 6Difficulty Easy
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Simmer until soft
Cook over low heat for about 40 minutes, until the beans are completely soft and the water is absorbed.
Purée until silky
Add half the olive oil and the lemon juice and blend with a stick blender until smooth and silky. Pour into a shallow dish and leave to cool.
Finish and serve
Thinly slice the remaining onion and caramelise it in olive oil. Serve the cooled fava topped with the caramelised onion, chopped dill and a drizzle of olive oil.
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