Greek cuisine · Salads & Mezze

Fava

Santorini purée of yellow split peas with capers and onion.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 250 g yellow split peas
• 1 onion
• Olive oil
• Capers
• Red onion, lemon

Instructions

1. Rinse the yellow split peas and cook with the diced onion in plenty of water for about 35 min until soft; skim the foam.
2. Blend finely and smoothly with an immersion blender (add a little cooking water if needed).
3. Season with olive oil, lemon and salt – the fava should be silky.
4. Arrange lukewarm on plates and finish with a thread of olive oil.
5. Top with capers and finely chopped red onions and serve.