* Photos are indicative.
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1: Shell and skin the yellow split peas and boil on low heat until they get pulpy and make a soft and velvety sauce.
- Step 2: Beat the paste in a food processor until completely homogeneous and smooth.
- Step 3: Prepare the caper sauce as follows: sauté the onion for 1-2 minutes, add the capers after having rinsed them well under tap water, continue sautéing for 2-3 minutes and add the tomato, tomato paste, wine, a pinch of salt and pepper, cover the saucepan and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
- Step 4: Serve the fava in a platter, pouring the hot caper sauce in the center and also adding 2-3 drops of olive oil.
Ingredient List
- 400g fava
- 1.200ml of water
- 1 ripe tomato - peeled and cubed
- 20g tomato paste
- 1 grated onion
- 50g capers soaked in water
- 100ml white wine
- sea salt flakes
- ground black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil