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Egyptian Sandwiches

Cultural Context

Originating from Egypt, these sandwiches are a staple street food, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a quick meal. They celebrate the rich flavors of fava beans, a key ingredient in Egyptian cuisine, and are often customized with fresh vegetables and spices. Today, variations of these sandwiches can be found in many parts of the Middle East, showcasing local ingredients and preferences.

EgyptianEGmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup fava beans
1 medium onion
1 medium tomato
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
to taste hot sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini
4 slices bread

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

fava beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more accessible and quicker to prepare.

tahini

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder offers convenience without losing flavor.

1

Fry garlic in a pan.

2

Fry onion until golden brown.

3

Add tomato to the pan and cook until soft.

4

Mash the beans in the pan with the onion and tomato mixture.

5

Add half a teaspoon of cumin powder to the beans.

6

Do not add salt as it's not needed.

7

Add one spoon of hot sauce and a little lemon juice to the mixture.

8

Transfer the bean mixture to a plate.

9

Prepare the sauce by mixing two tablespoons of yogurt with some lemon juice and hot sauce.

10

Cut the round bread from the side to create a pocket.

11

Spread the sauce inside the bread.

12

Fill the bread with the bean mixture and add some coriander on top.

13

Spread more sauce on top of the filling before closing the sandwich.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingspreadingchopping

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Foul Medames SandwichTa'ameya Sandwich

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