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Sudanese Ful Medames

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Prep: 0 min Cook: 0 min Difficulty: medium

Categories: Drink

Tags: easy, recipes using coriander, recipes using fava bean, recipes using feta, recipes using ground cumin, recipes using lemon juice, recipes without cooking time, recipes without servings, sudanese

Source: Wikibooks contributors (https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook%3ASudanese_Ful_Medames)

Adapted: Imported and reformatted by HowManyCookies from the cited Wikibooks revision.

Source revision: https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php?title=Cookbook%3ASudanese%20Ful%20Medames&oldid=4515491

License: CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) · Wikibooks contributors

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried fava beans
  • 4 cups water (for soaking)
  • 4 cups water (for cooking)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional toppings: chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, hard-boiled eggs, feta cheese

Directions

  1. Rinse the dried fava beans under cold water and then place them in a large pot. Add 4 cups of water to the pot and let the beans soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours. This helps soften the beans and reduce the cooking time.
  2. Drain the soaked fava beans and rinse them under cold water. Return the beans to the pot and add 4 cups of fresh water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the beans simmer for about 1–1½ hours, or until they become tender. Stir occasionally and skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
  3. Once the beans are tender, drain them using a colander or strainer and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Add minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, and salt to the bowl. Mix everything together, ensuring that the beans are coated evenly with the seasoning.
  4. For a smoother consistency, you can use a fork or a potato masher to lightly mash some of the beans. This step is optional and can be adjusted according to your preference.
  5. Transfer the seasoned ful medames to a serving dish. Ful medames can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. You can serve it with a variety of optional toppings such as chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, hard-boiled eggs, or crumbled feta cheese. It is commonly served with bread or as a side dish alongside other Sudanese specialties.

Equipment

Large pot, Colander or strainer, Mixing bowl, Wooden spoon or spatula, Serving dish