There are myriad ways to serve fava apart from sliced or chopped red onion, capers, lemon and olive oil, though this is how it is done at Cafe Avissinia, the popular Athens taverna open since 1985 ...

When I make Greek fava at home, I do something annoying. As I dip my spoon in to check that it is done, I often take a bite, then another, then another, staring off into the distance at the stove ...