Winter is coming which means it’s time for Bissara, a classic Moroccan soup made from split dried fava beans.
Bissara is eaten throughout Morocco and can be eaten as a soup or a dip. It’s ALWAYS eaten with a generous amount of olive oil and served with a variety of condiments. Enjoy the recipe below!
Ingredients:
2c dried split fava beans (10 ounces)
6.5c water
4 large cloves garlic, peeled
6T Atlas Olive Oil
2t ground cumin
1.5t ground paprika
Salt to taste
For serving:
Olive Oil
Ground Cumin
Cayenne Pepper
Salt
Soak dried fava beans in water overnight. Rinse and add to a large heavy bottomed pot or dutch oven with spices, garlic and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer. Cook uncovered for a few minutes skimming any white foam off the top.
Cover with the lid slightly ajar and simmer for at least an hour until the fava beans are extremely tender. Add 1t of salt along with remaining olive oil and blend with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning and add water as needed to achieve desired consistency. It can be served as a dip with bread with a consistency that’s similar to hummus or can be thinned into a soup and eaten with a spoon.
Serve with a large drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of cumin and optionally cayenne pepper for some heat.
B’saha & Bon Appetit!
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3 Comments
Very nice ❤❤❤❤
Bsaha😂😂😂
Very delicious in this 🥶 winter ❄️ ❤❤besaha