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Ful medames recipe
A hearty and flavorful fava bean dish from Sudan.
Ingredients
- 400 g fava beans
- 60 ml olive oil
- 4 garlic
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 20 g parsley
How to make Ful medames
- Soak 400 g of fava beans overnight in plenty of water for optimal results.
- The next day, drain and rinse the beans thoroughly under cold water.
- In a pot, boil the beans in fresh water for 30 minutes until they are tender.
- Mash the cooked beans with 2 minced garlic cloves using a fork or potato masher.
- Add the juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp of cumin, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of pepper, mixing well.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp of olive oil on top and stir until everything is combined evenly.
- Garnish with 2 tbsp of chopped parsley before serving for a fresh touch.
- Serve warm for a delightful experience with your Ful medames.
What is Ful medames?
Ful medames is a traditional dish from Sudan, boiled, and takes about 40 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 40 minutes it is quicker than 71% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 2 dishes built on fava beans. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Ful medames?
Using high-quality olive oil enhances the flavor of Ful medames.
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