No results to search

Egyptian Bissara (Split Fava Bean Dip)

Name: Egyptian Bissara (Split Fava Bean Dip)
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: For the Shallot-Infused Oil and Fried Shallots:; 1 cup (237ml) neutral frying oil, such as canola; 10 medium shallots (14 ounces; 397g), thinly sliced; Kosher salt; For the Bissara:; 2 cups dried split fava beans (12.7 ounces; 360g), rinsed; 2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (2 ounces; 57g), divided; 1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves (1 ounce; 30g); 1 medium yellow onion (8 ounces; 227g), peeled, root end trimmed, and quartered lengthwise; 1/4 cup (10g) packed fresh dill; 3 medium cloves garlic (12g), peeled; 1 green chile pepper (15g), such as serrano, stemmed, seeded, and chopped (about 1 tablespoon), or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; 5 fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon dry mint; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume; 4 cups (946ml) vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons (30ml) shallot-infused oil (recipe above); To Serve:; 1 tablespoon (15ml) shallot-infused oil; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; Fried shallots (recipe above); Store-bought pita chips

Prep Time

Cook Time

1h 40m

Total Time

2h 40m

This Egyptian Bissara recipe results in a flavorful split fava bean dip. Infused with shallot and fried shallots, fresh herbs, garlic, and spices, and served with store-bought pita chips, this dish is a perfect blend of textures and flavors to elevate your appetizer spread.

Fava Bean Dip

Bissara Recipe

Bissara Recipe Egyptian

Egyptian Bissara (Split Fava Bean Dip) Image

seriouseats.com

Recipe Options

Ingredients

Servings: 12

Scale:

Scale

0.25

0.5

1 cup (237ml) neutral frying oil, such as canola

10 medium shallots (14 ounces; 397g), thinly sliced

2 cups dried split fava beans (12.7 ounces; 360g), rinsed

2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (2 ounces; 57g), divided

1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves (1 ounce; 30g)

1 medium yellow onion (8 ounces; 227g), peeled, root end trimmed, and quartered lengthwise

1/4 cup (10g) packed fresh dill

3 medium cloves garlic (12g), peeled

1 green chile pepper (15g), such as serrano, stemmed, seeded, and chopped (about 1 tablespoon), or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

4 cups (946ml) vegetable broth

2 tablespoons (30ml) shallot-infused oil (recipe above)

1 tablespoon (15ml) shallot-infused oil

1/4 teaspoon paprika

Fried shallots (recipe above)

Store-bought pita chips

Egyptian Bissara (Split Fava Bean Dip)

Ingredients

For The Shallot-infused Oil And Fried Shallots

For The Bissara

To Serve

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Egyptian Bissara (Split Fava Bean Dip)

Ingredients

For The Shallot-infused Oil And Fried Shallots

For The Bissara

To Serve

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts