whole fava beans

photo from http://bytheseason.blogspot.com.au/

 

get young fava beans

DO NOT PEEL.

roas/broil them in a VERY hot (500) until softened and charred in spots.

toss with lemon juice, olive oil, chili flakes or chili oil.

eat them whole!

recommendation from from nate at A16 san francisco, reported in Food & Wine  April 2007