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Ful medames recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this Egyptian classic!
Ingredients
- 400 g fava beans
- 60 ml olive oil
- 3 garlic
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 30 g parsley
How to make Ful medames
- Soak 400 g of fava beans overnight in water, then drain them well.
- In a pot, cook the drained fava beans in fresh water over medium heat for 1 hour until tender.
- In a bowl, mash the cooked fava beans with 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
- Add the juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper to the beans and mix well.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the mashed beans evenly.
- Top the mixture with 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley for garnish.
- Let the mixture rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve warm alongside fresh pita bread.
What is Ful medames?
Ful medames is a traditional dish from Egypt, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around fava beans, olive oil and parsley. The recipe below uses 8 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Ful medames take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 2 dishes built on fava beans. The method runs to 8 steps.
Any tips for making Ful medames?
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for a vibrant flavor.
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