Bissara

Bissara
Bissara with olives and spices
Place of originAncient Egypt
Region or stateGreater Middle East
Serving temperatureHot
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Bissara (Arabic: بصارة) is a dish in Egyptian and Moroccan cuisine. The dish contains split fava beans, onions, garlic, fresh aromatic herbs and spices. All ingredients are slowly cooked and then blended to yield a creamy and fragrant dip or side dish.