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Ful Medames

Cultural Context

Ful Medames is a traditional Egyptian dish made from fava beans, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast. It has roots in ancient Egypt and is a staple in many Middle Eastern countries. Today, it is celebrated for its nutritious qualities and is commonly found in street food stalls and homes alike.

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4 servings
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1 cup fava beans
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup parsley
1 medium tomato
1 small onion
1 green chili
2 hard-boiled eggs
2 pita bread

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1

Soak fava beans overnight in water.

2

Drain and rinse the soaked fava beans.

3

Place fava beans in a pot and cover with water.

4

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

5

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

6

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

7

Stir in cumin, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another minute.

8

Add the cooked fava beans to the pan and mash slightly with a fork.

9

Mix in lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste.

10

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

11

Serve the fava bean mixture warm, topped with chopped vegetables.

12

Accompany with hard-boiled eggs and pita bread.

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