Recipe: Ful Medames (Sudanese Fava Beans)

Ful medames originated in Egypt, but many other countries consume this dish and have put their own spin on it. In Sudan, ful medames can also be called Sahan ful (plate of beans) or ful masri (Egyptian beans).

Ingredients:

• 3 cans of Talia’s Plain Fava Beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 6 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp. smoked paprika
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 1/2 cup vegetable stock
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 4 boiled eggs, sliced into quarters
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mash up 1/2 of the fava beans (or more, depending on your preference).
2. Heat olive oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Add in the onions and garlic and sauté until soft.
3. Add in the mashed beans, cumin, paprika, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
4. Slowly pour in the vegetable stock until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.
5. Garnish with tomatoes, parsley, and boiled eggs.
6. Serve with pita or bread.

*Original recipe from Notes From a Messy Kitchen.