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Ful medames recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this Egyptian classic!
Ingredients
- 400 g fava beans
- 60 ml olive oil
- 3 unit garlic
- 1 unit lemon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 30 g parsley
How to make Ful medames
- Soak 250 g of fava beans overnight in water, then drain them well.
- In a pot, cook the drained fava beans in fresh water over medium heat for 1 hour until tender.
- In a bowl, mash the cooked fava beans with 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
- Add the juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper to the beans and mix well.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the mashed beans evenly.
- Top the mixture with 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley for garnish.
- Let the mixture rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve warm alongside fresh pita bread.
What is Ful medames?
Ful medames is a traditional dish from Egypt. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare, is considered easy to make at home, and uses 8 ingredients.
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