Bigilla - Broad Bean Dip. A Maltese Mouthful
  1. Soak the beans with the bicarbonate soda and salt for 24 hours using fresh boiled water.

  2. When the beans have been soaked, drain and rinse. Place them into a pot with fresh water and bring to a boil.

  3. Immediately reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

  4. While the beans are cooking lightly fry the garlic cloves for five minutes until softened.

  5. In a large bowl mix the garlic, herbs, capers, lemon juice, olive oil and chili if using.

  6. Once the beans have been cooked, drain and add into the mixture.

  7. With a hand blender blend everything together until blended to a thick consistency.

  8. Season with fresh cracked salt and pepper.

  9. When serving drizzle with some more oil.

  10. Serve with crackers of your choice.

Course🍤Appetizer

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🫕Dip

CuisineMaltese

Occasions🎊Party🍿Snack

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 1h

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