Egyptian
Bissara
Gently simmered molokhiya, dill and parsley, warmed with cumin and chilli, an Egyptian snack.
1 hr 45 min · Serves 6 · Medium
6
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 5 min · Cook 100 min · 105 min total
- medium
- 1
Place crushed beans, garlic, dill, parsley, coriander and 2 onions on heat with plenty of water.
- 2
Boil until well cooked, about 60-90 minutes. Press in juice extractor or whirl in blender, then pass through a fine wire sieve.
- 3
Return to heat add cumin, mint, salt, optional, and cook for a further 7-10 minutes. Slice remaining onion very thinly and fry to a golden brown color.
- 4
Remove the onions, strain the oil into the bissara and pour into a shallow serving dish. Decorate with the fried onion.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
