World Flavors Cookbook

Ful Medames with Tahini

Slow-cooked fava beans enriched with creamy tahini and lemon — a heartier variation of the classic breakfast.

Cuisine: Sudan

Ingredients

• 500g fava beans, soaked and cooked
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Tomato and parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook fava beans until soft. Reserve some cooking water.
2. Mash beans lightly with a fork.
3. Whisk tahini with lemon juice, garlic, and a little water.
4. Mix tahini sauce into the beans.
5. Season with cumin, top with oil and garnish.