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Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Beans)

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Prep: 0 min Cook: 0 min Difficulty: medium

Categories: Drink, Bread, Baked

Tags: easy, egyptian, recipes using bread, recipes using cilantro, recipes using fava bean, recipes using ground cumin, recipes using lemon juice, recipes with images, recipes without cooking time, recipes without servings

Source: Wikibooks contributors (https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook%3AFul_Medames_%28Egyptian_Fava_Beans%29)

Adapted: Imported and reformatted by HowManyCookies from the cited Wikibooks revision.

Source revision: https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php?title=Cookbook%3AFul%20Medames%20%28Egyptian%20Fava%20Beans%29&oldid=4618776

License: CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) · Wikibooks contributors

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried fava beans
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Pita bread, for serving

Directions

  1. Rinse the dried fava beans under cold water and remove any impurities or debris. Place the beans in a saucepan and cover them with water.
  2. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let the beans simmer for about 1–1.5 hours, or until they are tender. Check the beans periodically and add more water if needed.
  3. Once the beans are tender, drain them in a colander and return them to the saucepan.
  4. Add the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan with the cooked beans. Stir well to combine the ingredients and allow the flavors to meld together over low heat for a few minutes.
  5. Remove the ful medames from the heat and transfer it to a serving dish.
  6. Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro.
  7. Serve the ful medames warm with fresh pita bread or other bread of your choice.

Equipment

Saucepan, Colander, Mixing bowl, Wooden spoon or spatula, Knife, Cutting board, Serving dish

Notes

Ful medames can be customized with various toppings and accompaniments according to personal preference. Common additions include a drizzle of olive oil, chopped tomatoes, diced onions, pickled vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, or a sprinkle of ground chile powder for added spice.