Fava (dish)

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Fava is a popular appetizer of Greek cuisine from the seeds of various grass pea TYPES the plant genus Lathyrus ( λαθούρι Lathoúri ) are native to the eastern Mediterranean.

Fava with capers, onion rings and sea ​​fennel

history

Archaeological finds indicate that the Lathouri plant was already being used in the southeastern Mediterranean region at the end of the 5th millennium BC. It served as a food supplier for the poor rural population. The former “poor people's meal” has become one of the most popular starters in Greece over the years.

Protected designation

For Fava from the Cycladic island of Santorin , the EU added the name “Fava Santorinis” to the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications with the PDO (“protected designation of origin”) quality mark. "Fava Santorinis" is obtained from the purple flat pea ( Lathyrus clymenum ). In September 2016, the term "Fava Feneou" for Fava from the townships was in selbiges Register Feneos and Stymfalia the community Sikyonia in the northeastern region of Peloponnese with the quality seal PGI ( "PGI") for the Lathyrus sativus ( Lathyrus sativus ) entered .

preparation

For the preparation of fava, onions are first steamed in olive oil and then water is poured on and brought to the boil. Then fava and bay leaf are added. As soon as the water has been absorbed and a pulpy consistency is reached, it is seasoned with salt and pepper and pureed. The puree is refrigerated until it is firm. Before serving, olive oil and lemon juice are added. The most common dosage form is with capers, onion rings and occasionally with cherry tomatoes. Usually the dish is served as a starter, but it can also be served as a main course. The basic preparation is mostly identical, but there are now numerous recipes in different variants. The preparation of patties ( Φαβοκεφτέδες Favοkeftédes ) is also common.

Web links

Commons : Fava  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Όλα όσα πρέπει να γνωρίζουμε για τη φάβα. In: Ρυζεμπορική. November 17, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2019 (Greek).
  2. ↑ Fava Santorinis, DOOR
  3. ↑ Fava Feneou, DOOR
  4. ↑ Marianthi Milona (author); Werner Stapelfeldt (Ed.): Greece. Greek specialties. Könemann Verlag, Cologne 2001, ISBN 3-8290-7422-0 , p. 354 f.