Cretan Fava

Ingredients

• 200 g of split yellow peas
• 300 ml of water
• 1 onion
• 2 dried dates
• 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon of sugar

Method

1. Rinse the split yellow peas and soak them in cold water for 30 minutes.
2. In a pot, bring water to a boil with the peas, cover, and cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
3. Clean the onion and cut it into cubes.
4. In a bowl, mix the onion, dates, lemon juice, olive oil, and sugar.
5. Add the cooked peas and mix well.
6. Let the fava cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
7. Serve chilled, garnished with a slice of lemon and a date.