Soya Bean Pate

1 c Soya beans, soaked

1 md Onion, finely chopped

1 tb Olive oil

2 tb Tomato paste

2 tb Black olives, pitted &

-- chopped 2 tb Parsley, chopped

1 pn Salt

1 tb Sesame seeds, lightly

-- toasted Drain the beans, cover with fresh water & bring to a boil. Boil hard for 10 minutes, reduce heat, cover & simmer until tender, about 2 hours, depending on the age of the beans. Drain & set aside. When cooled, mash. Heat olive oil & saute the onions until very soft, 10 minutes. Add to the mashed soya beans. Stir in the tomato paste, olives, parsley, salt if necessary (remember that the olives already add a salty flavour to the rest of the ingredients) & sesame seeds. Spoon into a serving dish & chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers or toast sliced into fingers. Recipe by Mark Satterly