Fava ‘Ngreccia
Fava 'Ngreccia is a fantastic side dish of fava beans (broad beans) flavoured with anchovies, capers and garlic from Italy's Marche region.
Equipment
- Chef Knife
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 500 grams frozen fava beans thawed, skins removed
- 100 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 30 grams anchovies chopped
- 15 grams Capers chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped or grated
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pan of water to the boil. Salt the water generously then add the beans and simmer for 10 minutes or until just cooked.
- Whilst the beans are cooking, combine the anchovies, garlic, parsley and capers and mix well.
- Add the vinegar and the extra virgin olive oil. Taste Taste the mixture and add more salt or vinegar depending on your taste.
- Stir the sauce through the cooked beans and serve warm.
Notes
- Always remove the outer skin of fava beans, regardless of their type, for a smoother texture.
- Use high-quality olive oil to enhance the dish’s flavors.
- Experiment with additional herbs like mint or thyme for a unique twist.
- Vary the proportion of vinegar and anchovies to achieve your preferred taste