
Fava Beans
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Episode #25, co-hosts Bita and Beata explore fava beans including why they are nutritious, how they are used in Persian cuisine, and some modern ways to use them in recipes.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Methods to eat and enjoy favas</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The season for fresh fava beans in short, about 2 weeks, and is typically in the late spring season.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From fresh:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Steam</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Peel the outer skins (optional to eat and consume this outer shell)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Peel and remove the 2nd skin of the beans (not good for eating)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Enjoy simply with salt</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">From frozen:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Can be found already shelled and skinned from middle eastern or Persian markets</span></li> </ul> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Baghali Polo | Persian Mixed Rice with Fava beans and dill</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Substitutes for fava beans when making mixed rice with dill:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Green peas</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Lima beans</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Edamame</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Traditionally Baghali polo is served with Maycheh (braised lamb shanks) - also sometimes served with chicken, or an egg, or simply with