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PDO Santorini yellow split pea purée with onion and caper. The most famous dish of the island — grown in volcanic soil since antiquity.
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ingredients
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🌾 LEGUMES
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1.5 cups Santorini fava (yellow split peas — Santorini PDO if available)
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🧅 AROMATICS
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1 large onion, roughly chopped
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2 garlic cloves
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🫙 FINISH
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½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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½ small red onion, very finely diced
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3 tbsp capers, rinsed
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Juice of 1 lemon
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Fresh parsley
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🌿 SEASONING
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Salt
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Black pepper
Santorini
Santorini Fava
Volcanic island fava with capers and red onion.
PDO Santorini yellow split pea purée with onion and caper. The most famous dish of the island — grown in volcanic soil since antiquity.
Ingredients
🌾 LEGUMES
— 1.5 cups Santorini fava (yellow split peas — Santorini PDO if available)
🧅 AROMATICS
— 1 large onion, roughly chopped
— 2 garlic cloves
🫙 FINISH
— ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
— ½ small red onion, very finely diced
— 3 tbsp capers, rinsed
— Juice of 1 lemon
— Fresh parsley
🌿 SEASONING
— Salt
— Black pepper
Prep
🔪 PREP FIRST
— Rinse split peas under cold water.
— No soaking needed.
— Finely dice red onion for topping.
— Soak red onion in cold water 10 minutes.
Method
STEP 1 — COOK THE FAVA
— Place split peas in a saucepan.
— Add chopped onion and garlic.
— Cover with water by 3 inches.
— Bring to a boil, skim foam.
— Simmer 35–40 minutes until completely dissolved.
— You're looking for:
— Thick, porridge-like consistency
— No whole peas remaining
STEP 2 — BLEND
— Blend smooth with immersion blender.
— Season with 1.5 tsp salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
— Adjust consistency with a splash of warm water if too thick.
STEP 3 — PLATE
— Spoon onto a wide plate.
— Make a well in the center.
— Pour olive oil generously into the well.
STEP 4 — TOP
— Scatter over:
— Drained diced red onion
— Capers
— Fresh parsley
— Final crack of pepper and drizzle of olive oil.
Chef's Note: Santorini fava has a sweetness and delicacy that mainland split peas don't have. If you can source it, use it — it's worth the effort.