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Ful

Cultural Context

Ful, a staple of Egyptian cuisine, is a hearty dish made primarily from fava beans. Traditionally enjoyed for breakfast, it reflects the country's agricultural roots and is often served with various toppings like olive oil and vegetables. Its simplicity and nutritional value have made it a beloved meal across the Middle East and beyond, with numerous regional variations.

EgyptianEGmain
90 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cans (15 oz each) canned fava beans
1 medium onions
3 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium tomatoes
1 bell pepper
1/4 cup parsley
2 hard-boiled eggs
2 pieces fatira bread
1 teaspoon Burberry spice
1/2 cup yogurt

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

fava beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are readily available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: scrambled eggs

Tofu provides a vegan option while scrambled eggs are budget-friendly.

cumin

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Mixed spices can add flavor without the cost of individual spices.

1

Smash garlic and chop it finely.

2

Add olive oil to a pot and heat it up.

3

Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until they soften.

4

Add smashed garlic and jalapeno to the pot.

5

Stir in canned fava beans and cumin, and season with salt.

6

Cook the mixture for a while, then mash the beans slightly, leaving some texture.

7

Prepare Burberry spice by toasting cardamom, coriander, white cumin, fenugreek, black cumin, and black peppercorn.

8

Mix in the rest of the spices for the Burberry blend.

9

Plate the fava bean mixture, adding diced tomatoes, jalapeno, and bell pepper on top.

10

Garnish with parsley and serve with hard-boiled eggs and yogurt.

11

Drizzle with olive oil and serve with fatira bread.

Cooking Techniques

soakingcookingmashingmixing

Equipment Needed

potmasherknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

Ful MedamesFoul Medames

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