fava bean query...

A few years agao I had a fava been dip in an middle eastern
restaurant that was wonderful. I got the impresssion that it
was a famous, or at least a characteristic dish. Yet in
checking out google, everything I come up with doesn't seem
to match my recollection. Could anyone tell me what the dip
was, and include a recipe for it as well? I do remember that
the fava beans had been made into a smooth paste.

Many Thanks,

Jonathan

"Jbrodie1750" <jbrodie1750@aol.com> wrote in message
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> A few years agao I had a fava been dip in an middle
> eastern restaurant
that was
> wonderful. I got the impresssion that it was a famous, or
> at least a characteristic dish. Yet in checking out
> google, everything I come up
with
> doesn't seem to match my recollection. Could anyone tell
> me what the dip
was,
> and include a recipe for it as well? I do remember that
> the fava beans
had
> been made into a smooth paste.
>
> Many Thanks,
>
> Jonathan

Google

Fava bean dip Over 2700 hits.

Dimitri

Bissara (Fresh Fava Bean Dip)

2 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled, peeled if large 3 tb
fresh lemon juice 5 tb extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
2/2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

pita wedges, sliced raw carrots, or crackers for serving

Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring it to a boil.
Blanch the beans for 2 or 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 3
tablespoons of the cooking liquid. Peel if the beans are
large. In a blender or food processor, combine half the
beans, the reserved liquid and the lemon juice. (Add more
liquid if you prefer a thinner dip.) Process, scraping down
the sides with a spatula, until the mixture is fairly
smooth. Add the remaining beans and the oil, and process
until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in the
salt and cumin. Sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with pita
bread, vegetables, or crackers for dipping.

>Fava bean dip Over 2700 hits.
>

Well...obviously my googling skills need improvement.
Anyway, the recipe you supplied does seem to fit.

I'm off to buy some fava beans!

Thank you...

Jonathan