World Flavors Cookbook

Fava (Yellow Split Pea Puree)

A smooth, velvety puree of yellow split peas, topped with onions, capers, and a generous amount of olive oil. A specialty of Santorini.

Cuisine: Greece

Ingredients

• 500g yellow split peas
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Toppings: raw red onion, capers, parsley, lemon

Instructions

1. Boil peas with the quartered onion and enough water to cover by 3cm.
2. Skim the foam. Simmer until peas are completely falling apart.
3. Blend into a smooth cream. Stir in half the olive oil.
4. Serve at room temperature with the toppings and more oil.