Best Foul Medames Recipe

Soak fava beans overnight in plenty of water.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Place the beans in a pot and cover with fresh water.

Simmer the beans over medium heat until tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cumin, salt, and black pepper to the garlic, stirring for 30 seconds.

Drain the cooked beans and add them to the garlic mixture.

Mash the beans slightly with a fork or potato masher.

Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste.

Chop parsley, onion, tomato, and green chili for garnish.

Serve the foul warm, topped with chopped vegetables and hard-boiled eggs.

Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.

Accompany with warm pita bread.

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