Step 1

Fava are dried yellow split peas, when boiled melt in a creamy puree.

Step 2

Rinse the fava beans, then put into a large casserole & cover with the water.

Step 3

Bring to boil, add the onions, garlic, salt & bay leaves & simmer, partly covered for about 40 minutes. Keep skimming during cooking time. Remove the lid & simmer while stirring from time to time until all water has been absorbed & it starts glooping on the surface.

Step 4

Do not remove the shallots & garlic but remove the bay leaves. Put the Fava into a liquidiser in batches with the olive oil and lemon juice.

Step 5

Process until you have a very light, smooth, pale mixture.

Step 6

Add the toppings.