Gluten-Free Egyptian Fava Bean Stew (Ful Medames)
A traditional Egyptian breakfast or dinner dish of stewed fava beans, seasoned with cumin, lemon juice, and olive oil, adapted to be gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Fava Beans
- 6 cups Water
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 4 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Fresh 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 pot with 6 cups of fresh water.
- 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 - 2 hours, or until the beans are very tender.
- 4Mash some of the beans with a fork to create a creamy texture.
- 5Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, hot sauce, and salt.
- 6Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
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