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Hilbet (Fava Bean and Fenugreek Paste)
About
A smooth, pale vegan spread of the Eritrean Tigrinya table, made from fava beans and fenugreek whipped to a cream and crowned with a spicy tomato sils, eaten scooped up with injera.
Equipment
- Bowl for soaking
- Saucepan
- Blender or food processor
- Small pan
- Spoon
Ingredients
Dried shelled fava beans1 cup
Red lentils1/2 cup
Fenugreek seeds1 tbsp
Garlic, minced3 cloves
Fresh ginger, grated1 tsp
Lemon, juiced1
Saltto taste
Red onion, finely chopped (for sils)1
Tomato, chopped (for sils)1
Berbere spice blend (for sils)1 tbsp
Vegetable oil (for sils)3 tbsp
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