900ml

water or light stock

300g

yellow split peas (Santorini fava if available)

120g

yellow onion, chopped

40g

red onion, thinly sliced (for topping)

3tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

2tbsp

capers, rinsed

1piece

bay leaf

1tbsp

lemon juice

1tbsp

flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1tsp

salt

0.5tsp

black pepper

Method

Rinse split peas. Simmer with onion, bay, and water until very soft. Stir vigorously or blend to a silky purée with olive oil and lemon juice; season well. Serve warm or room temp topped with sliced red onion, capers, and parsley, with an olive oil drizzle.

Story

Silky Cycladic spread traditionally topped with capers and onions—great with bread or chips.