Fava, roast veg and grilled courgette: the Barbary’s recipes for simple summer dips

The Barbary, a restaurant in central London, emphasizes the importance of dips as a primary element for building flavor and setting the tone for a meal, rather than just an accompaniment. These early-summer dips, inspired by the North African Barbary Coast (Morocco, Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia), are designed to excite the palate with a variety of spice, seasoning, color, and texture. The article highlights specific dips like kaha kaha, machluta, and fava, recommending them with grilled flatbread, seeded crackers, fresh vegetables, and suggesting pairings with grilled chicken and fish, respectively. This approach underscores the Barbary's philosophy of using dips to initiate a flavorful culinary experience.