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Ful Medames

Ful Medames
Egypt
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried fava beans
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Sliced tomatoes (for garnish)
  • Sliced cucumbers (for garnish)
  • Pickles (for garnish)
  • Warm pita bread (for serving)

Instructions

Prepare the Beans

Rinse the fava beans under cold water. Soak them in a large bowl of water overnight.

Drain and rinse the beans, then place them in a large pot.

Cook the Beans

Add 6 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the pot.

Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until the beans are tender.

Drain the beans and set aside.

Prepare the Flavoring

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and minced garlic, and sauté until the onions are translucent and golden brown.

Season the Beans

Stir in ground cumin, ground coriander, ground paprika, ground black pepper, ground turmeric, and ground cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cooked beans to the skillet and stir to coat with the spices and onions.

Add Lemon Juice

Pour in the lemon juice and stir well to combine. Adjust salt to taste.

Serve

Transfer the Ful Medames to a serving dish.

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and pickles.

Enjoy your meal!