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Friday, April 27, 2012

Fava






Summary
A Mezedes, or the food you serve to show hospitality and have visitors linger longer!

Ingredients
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1-3 cloves of peeled garlic
  • 1 lemon (squeezed)
  • 2/3 cup of olive oil
  • 1 lb of peas (yellow split)
  • 1 pinch of pepper
  • 1 handful of scallions, white and tender, green only, finely choped
  • 1 pinch of sea salt
  • 3 shallots, peeled
Directions
  • Wash peas and remove pebbles.  
  • Place in pot with shallots, bay leaf and garlic, and add enough water to double cover peas. 
  • Turn heat on high and bring to boil.  
  • Cover and let simmer for 1/2 hour until peas are mashable. 
  • Stir occasionally and add water if necessary.  
  • When soft, drain peas. 
  • Remove the bay leaf, garlic and shallots.  
  • Food process or hand mash peas. 
  • Add 3/4 of the olive oil and mix until it is light and fluffy.  
  • Season with salt and pepper and add lemon juice to taste. 
  • Serve on a plate drizzled with olive oil and topped with chopped scallions.  
Source: www.eatgreektonight.com

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