Ful Medames - Egyptian Fava Beans

"From Saad Fayed, Ful medames is a popular breakfast dish in Egypt. It is served usually with a fried egg and pita bread. The pita bread is sometimes used as a scoop for the fava beans. Ful medames dates back to ancient Egypt. Overnight soaking of beans not included in times."
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
5
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Soak beans overnight in water.
  • Drain, and cover with fresh water in large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beans are tender.
  • Drain and place in medium bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Beans and remaining ingredients can be mashed together, or the beans can be left whole and gently mixed with remaining ingredients.
  • It is more commonly served mashed together.
  • Serve hot with a fried egg and pita bread.

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  1. Love this dish!! Even DH who has a life long dislike for broad beans liked it. This will be a keeper. Thanks for sharing :)<br/>Made for Welcome to Egypt / N*A*M*E-Forum
     
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