Beans
Shahan Ful (Eritrean Spiced Fava Beans)
About
A warming breakfast bowl loved across Eritrea, especially in Asmara's cafes, where soft fava beans are mashed with tomato, onion, chilli and a swirl of berbere butter and scooped up with bread.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Potato masher or fork
- Wooden spoon
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
Cooked fava beans (ful medames), with liquid2 cans / 3 cups
Red onion, finely chopped1
Tomato, chopped1
Green chilli, minced1
Garlic, minced2 cloves
Berbere spice blend1 tsp
Niter kibbeh or oil2 tbsp
Lemon, juiced1/2
Saltto taste
Plain yoghurt, olive oil and bread (to serve)as needed
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