Egyptian Ful Medames with Pita
A classic Egyptian breakfast or lunch of stewed fava beans, seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, and spices, served with warm pita bread.
Ingredients
- about 450 g Dried fava beans
- 6 cups Water
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak the fava beans in water overnight.
- 2Drain the fava beans and place them in a large pot. Add 6 cups of fresh water.
- 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the beans are very tender.
- 4Mash some of the beans to create a creamy texture.
- 5Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 6Heat through. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley, with warm pita bread.
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