Ful Medames (Egyptian Fava Bean Stew)
A classic Egyptian breakfast of stewed fava beans with garlic, lemon juice, and spices. Traditionally served with pita bread.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried fava beans
- 6 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 large Hard-boiled eggs
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak fava beans in water overnight.
- 2Drain and rinse the fava beans. Place them in a large pot and cover with 6 cups of water.
- 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, or until the beans are very tender.
- 4Drain most of the cooking liquid, leaving about 1 cup.
- 5Mash the beans slightly with a fork or potato masher.
- 6Heat olive oil in a separate pan. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 7Stir the garlic and lemon juice, cumin, chili flakes, and salt into the mashed beans.
- 8Garnish with fresh parsley and chopped hard-boiled eggs.
- 9Serve warm with gluten-free bread.
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