Vegetarian
Hilbet (Spiced Fava Bean Purée)
A purée of dried fava beans blended and spiced with berbere, garlic and onions. Its creamy texture and deep flavor make it a festive dish, served on injera.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sauce
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Soak the shelled fava beans in water overnight, then drain them.
- Fry the sliced onions in the oil over medium heat until soft and golden.
- Add the garlic, ginger and berbere and fry for 2 minutes, adding a splash of water.
- Add the beans and water, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend or coarsely mash to obtain a thick purée, then adjust the seasoning.
- Serve warm with injera.
Variations and tips
Quick version. Use 2 tins of cooked drained fava beans and reduce the cooking to 15 minutes.
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Original Ecomely recipe.