Have you ever heard of Besara?

Besara Dip

Besara Dip Source: Hassan M'Souli - SBS Food

Learn how to make one of the most popular dishes in Egypt.


Besara is a popular Egyptian dish known since Pharaohs era and it consists mainly of Fava beans and a variety of other vegetables.

This dish is very popular among Egyptians.This Dish needs coriander, dill and spices and its served with hot bread.Besara is one of the most famous and popular vegetarian dishes in Egypt along with the Egyptian koshary and shakshuka.

It contains many vitamins, making this recipe full of healthy nutrition.Fava beans have many benefits; including fighting some cancers because it is considered to be one of the antioxidants, and it help lowers cholesterol in the blood for some people.

Also its used in many diets to lose weight, because it contains a large amount of natural fiber, which helps feeling fuller for a longer time.

Chef Walid Al Sabbagh will tell us how to prepare this dish.

 


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