Ful Medames with Lemon and Olive Oil
A traditional Egyptian dish, Ful Medames with lemon and olive oil, is a delight for the palate.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 40 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200 g of fava beans
- 1 lemon
- 100 g of olive oil
- 3 onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
Method
- Rinse the fava beans and cook them for about 40 minutes in boiling water.
- Drain the fava beans and add salt and pepper.
- Mix the garlic and olive oil in a bowl.
- Mash the garlic and fava beans with a spoon.
- Peel and dice the onions into small pieces.
- Add the onions to the fava beans and garlic mixture.
- Add the lemon and apple cider vinegar to the mixture.
- Let the dish rest for 30 minutes before serving.
The story
Ful Medames is a popular dish throughout Egypt, with a history dating back to ancient times when it was prepared by farmers for breakfast.
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