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Don't eat Fava beans raw. According to The Wikipedia: "They contain vicine and convicine, which can induce hemolytic anemia in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD). This condition, which is quite common in certain ethnic groups, is called "favism"." Not related to the school of painting I reckon. Cooking renders the beans safe. Pecorino renders them yummy.
Commented Jul 9, 2006 on Fava Beans - A How To? at DCFoodies.com
Fava Beans - A How To?
Nothing says Spring to me like fava beans. Inspired by some of the dishes I've been having at my favorite restaurants, namely a fava bean, radish and red pepper pappardelle at Komi and the fava bean crostini at 2 Amys, did a little experimenting over the weekend with fava beans. I figured some o...
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