World Flavors Cookbook

Ful Medames

Slow-cooked fava beans, mashed and seasoned with cumin, garlic, and oil. Sudan's most popular breakfast, typically enjoyed with local bread.

Cuisine: Sudan

Ingredients

• 500g fava beans, soaked overnight
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/4 cup olive oil or sesame oil
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• Fresh bread (baladi or aish)

Instructions

1. Boil beans in water until very soft (about 1-2 hours).
2. Drain most of the water and mash the beans lightly with a fork or mortar.
3. Add cumin, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
4. Serve in a shallow bowl, topped with oil, chopped tomatoes, and onions.
5. Eat with warm bread.