Spoonable fava santorini sauce for breads, vegetables, mezze, snacks, and shared plates
Fava Santorini Sauce is a tangy Greek recipe built from yellow split peas, water, onion, olive oil. It is made for serving with bread, chips, vegetables, grilled food, and shared platters, using clear gram and milliliter measurements so the flavor can be repeated consistently.
Fava Santorinis
Santorini yellow split-pea purée
Fava Santorinis is a smooth Greek purée made from yellow split peas slowly cooked with onion, then finished with extra-virgin olive oil and lemon.
Equipment
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Medium heavy saucepan
- Blender or immersion blender
Ingredients
Instructions
Serving Ideas
- Serve with warm pita or country bread.
- Pair with grilled octopus, sardines, or roasted vegetables.
- Finish with capers, sliced red onion, parsley, or extra-virgin olive oil.
Chef Tips
- Keep the simmer gentle to prevent scorching.
- The purée thickens as it cools; loosen with warm water before serving if needed.
- Add the lemon and olive oil after cooking for a cleaner flavour.
Storage
Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature and loosen with warm water or olive oil before serving.
Allergen Notes
Naturally free from the major allergens when prepared with uncontaminated ingredients.