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 1h

Cook 1h 40m

Total 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.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 12)

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories

377kcal

18%
Fat

27g

1%
Saturated Fat

2g

0%
Carbohydrates

25g

1%
Fiber

7g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

6g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

312mg

15%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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