Sunday, November 17, 2013

Ful Medames - Egyptian Fava Beans


Ful Medames - Egyptian Fava Beans

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Ful Medames - Egyptian Fava Beans
Ful Medames
Saad Fayed

Ful medames is a popular breakfast dish in Egypt. It is usually served with a fried egg and pita bread. The pita bread is sometimes used as a scoop for the fava beans. Ful medames dates back to ancient Egypt.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs of dried fava beans or broad beans
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Preparation:

Soak beans overnight in water.

Drain, and cover with fresh water in large saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beans are tender.

Drain and place in medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Beans and remaining ingredients can be mashed together, or the beans can be left whole and gently mixed with remaining ingredients. It is more commonly served mashed together.

Serve hot with a fried egg and pita bread.

Serves 4.

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