Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Mulukhiyah Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 300g dried split fava beans, soaked overnight
- • 1 large onion, quartered
- • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- • 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
- • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp ground coriander
- • 3 tbsp olive oil
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the soaked fava beans with the onion in fresh water for 45 to 60 minutes until completely soft.
2
Phase 2
Blend the beans and onion with the garlic, coriander, parsley, cumin, coriander, and salt until silky and vivid green.
3
Phase 3
Return to the pot and simmer 10 minutes, stirring, until thick enough to hold a spoon.
4
Phase 4
Whisk in the olive oil off the heat.
5
Phase 5
Serve warm as a dip with pita and pickled vegetables.