Bissara

The fava beans are peeled, cleaned, and washed well with cold water, then placed in a pot with oil, smen, and pieces of dried meat if used, and covered with half a liter of water.

The pot is placed on high heat until the water boils, then the heat is reduced and the fava beans are left to cook, stirring occasionally.

The cumin is cleaned and ground. The garlic cloves are peeled and ground with a little salt.

When the fava beans are cooked, they are mashed inside the pot with a wooden spoon until they have a consistency similar to porridge.

Tomato paste dissolved in a little water, harissa, paprika, and garlic are added, and cooking continues without broth for about a quarter of an hour. Cumin is added and the salt is adjusted, then the bissara is served hot.