Bissara
Bissara with olives and spices | |
| Place of origin | Ancient Egypt |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Greater Middle East |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
Bissara, bessara, besarah, bayssara , bayssar and tamarakt (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.
In ancient Jewish cuisine, a similar dish, known as "mikpah ful" in rabbinic literature, was commonly consumed.