Fava (Santorini Split Pea Dip)

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1. 1

   Place the rinsed yellow split peas in a medium pot with the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic.

   Noin 2 min

2. 2

   Add the water to the pot, ensuring the peas are fully submerged.

   Noin 1 min

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently.

   Noin 5 min

   Kokin vinkki: Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during the initial boiling.

4. 4

   Cook for 35-40 minutes, or until the split peas are very tender and have absorbed most of the liquid, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

   Noin 40 min

   Kokin vinkki: If the mixture becomes too dry before the peas are tender, add a splash more water.

5. 5

   Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

   Noin 2 min

6. 6

   Mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher until smooth, or for a creamier texture, transfer to a food processor and blend until desired consistency is reached.

   Noin 5 min

   Kokin vinkki: For a very smooth dip, you can pass it through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.

7. 7

   Let the fava rest for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to thicken slightly.

   Noin 10 min

   Kokin vinkki: Fava tastes even better when served warm or at room temperature, not straight from the fridge.

8. 8

   Serve garnished with thinly sliced red onion, chopped fresh parsley, and a drizzle of extra olive oil.

   Kokin vinkki: Enjoy with warm pita bread, crusty bread, or fresh vegetables.