Beans
Ful Medames

Ful Medames

Egypt

40Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
3Steps
About

Slow-simmered fava beans mashed with cumin, garlic, lemon and olive oil — Egypt's national breakfast, scooped with bread.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Masher
Ingredients
Dried fava beans (or tinned)2 cups
Garlic3 cloves
Cumin1 tsp
Lemon juice2 tbsp
Olive oil3 tbsp
Tomato & parsleyto garnish
Saltto taste

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