Fava

Ingredients

• 250 g (1¼ cups) yellow split peas, rinsed
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 bay leaf
• 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil, plus extra to serve
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Red onion, capers and oregano to serve
• Salt

Method

1. Cover the split peas with 1 litre (4 cups) of water, bring to a boil and skim the foam.
2. Add the onion and bay leaf and simmer for 40 to 50 minutes, stirring now and then, until mushy and thick.
3. Remove the bay leaf, add salt, oil and lemon and blend until silky.
4. Serve warm or cool with raw onion, capers, oregano and more oil.

Tip. For a strict day, skip the oil and finish with lemon and caramelized onions cooked in water.