Ful Medames Recipe
Discover the flavours of Egypt with our authentic Ful Medames recipe. A hearty, protein-packed dish perfect for breakfast or any meal
Ingredients
- 2 cans of fava beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tsp of cumin
- 1 tsp of paprika
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Hard-boiled eggs (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in the cumin and paprika, and cook for another minute to toast the spices.
- Add the fava beans to the pan and stir to combine with the spices and aromatics.
- Add a little water to the pan to moisten the beans, and then simmer for 10-15 minutes, mashing some of the beans with the back of a spoon to create a creamy consistency.
- Season the ful medames with salt to taste, and stir in the lemon juice.
- Serve the ful medames in bowls, garnished with chopped parsley and halved hard-boiled eggs if desired.
- Enjoy with pita bread or crusty bread.