Creamy Egyptian Bessara with Olive Oil and Coriander
A savory fava bean dip bursting with flavor
Bessara is a traditional Egyptian dish made from fava beans that's smooth, creamy, and seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices and herbs.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Bessara
For the Spice Mix
For the Garnish
Preparation
Prepping the Fava Beans
Drain and rinse the soaked fava beans
Drain and rinse the soaked fava beans.
Add beans and water
In a large pot, add the fava beans and water.
Cook until tender
Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer until beans are tender.
Preparing the Flavor Base
Heat olive oil
In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Sauté garlic and onions
Sauté garlic and onions until translucent and fragrant.
Do not let the garlic burn; it can turn bitter.
Toast spices
Add cumin and coriander powder, stirring for 1 minute.
Always sauté spices lightly to enhance their aroma.
Cooking Process
Beans Blending
Once fava beans are tender, add sautéed garlic and onions mixture to the pot and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
Adjusting Flavors
Stir in lemon juice and salt, adjusting flavors to taste.
Simmer & Taste
Simmer the mixture on low heat to let the flavors meld.
Plating & Serving
Creamy Egyptian Bessara with Olive Oil and Coriander
Creamy Egyptian Bessara with Olive Oil and Coriander
Plating & Serving
Pour the bessara into a shallow bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with the spice mix and fresh coriander leaves. Serve warm with lemon wedges.