THE SIGNATURE BALKAN EARTH-SILK

(Our Play on the Ultimate Hummus-Fava Hybrid)

THE SIGNATURE BALKAN EARTH-SILK

Ingredients: 400g Yellow split peas (boiled and cooled), 100g Chickpeas, 1 tbsp Cumin, 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Salt, 2 cloves Garlic (pureed), 2 tbsp Tahini, 100ml Extra virgin olive oil, 2 Lemons (juiced)...

Ingredients

  • 400g Yellow split peas (boiled and cooled)
  • 100g Chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic (pureed)
  • 2 tbsp Tahini
  • 100ml Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Lemons (juiced)

Cooking Method

  1. The Bloom Whisk garlic and spices with the lemon juice; add a tiny 5ml splash of warm water to wake the earthy cumin.
  2. The Silk Merge Blitz the pulses with the tahini and spiced lemon juice; slowly drizzle in oil until it forms a heavy, glossy silk.
  3. The Marriage Let sit for 20 minutes to allow the flavor architecture to set.
  4. The Final Flourish Top with raw red onion rings, capers, and a massive drizzle of raw olive oil.

Cuisine: Balkan

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