July
Recipe:
Fava Skordalia - Yellow Split Peas with Garlic |
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Ingredients:
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2 cups |
yellow split peas, picked over
and rinsed |
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2 |
bay leaves |
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2 tsp. |
salt |
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4-6 |
garlic cloves |
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1/2 cup |
extra-virgin olive oil |
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3-4 tlsp. |
red wine vinegar |
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3-4 tlsp. |
dry white wine |
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2 tlsp. |
dried oregano, combined, plus
more garnish |
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Freshly ground black pepper |
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1 cup |
chopped fresh cilantro |
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2-3 tlsp. |
pitted and chopped Kalamata
olives |
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4-5 |
oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
drained and coarsely chopped |
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1 |
2medium tomato, cored, peeled,
seeded, diced and drained |
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2-3 |
green garlic bulbs or ramps
(white plus most of the green parts), thinly sliced |
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-a few sprigs of arugula coarsely
chopped |
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-a few springs of purslane or
fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped |
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-extra virgin olive oil |
Preparation:
Place the split peas in a
large pot, add water to cover by 4 inches and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, skimming often, for 5
minutes. Add the bay leaves and simmer for 40 minute more,
stirring occasionally and adding a little warm water as needed
to keep the peas covered as they cook. Add 1 teaspoon of the
salt and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes more, or until the peas are
soft and almost dry.
Puree the peas with a stick
(immersion) blender, or transfer to a food processor and puree.
Let the puree cool completely; it will thicken considerably.
In a large mortar, grind the
garlic with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt into a smooth paste.
Add 2 cups or so of the puree and continue grinding to
incorporate the garlic. Or use blender or a small food
processor.In a large bowl, combine the
garlic mixture, the remaining pea puree, the oil, 3 tablespoons
each vinegar and wine, the oregano and pepper to taste, stirring
vigorously to incorporate. Taste and adjust the seasoning as
necessary. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or
overnight.
If the skordalia seems too
thick, add a little vinegar, wine or water to thin. Spread on a
large plate, sprinkle with oregano, garnish with toppings of
your choice and serve. |
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