Ful Medames Recipe

Name: Ful Medames
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound fava beans dried Egyptian; 1 garlic head cut in half; 7 cups water; 6 eggs; 1 lemon; salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 6 tablespoons scallion chopped; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 pound fava beans dried Egyptian
1 garlic head cut in half
7 cups water
6 eggs
1 lemon
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 tablespoons scallion chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice

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Cover the beans with water and soak overnight. The next day, drain the beans and place in a large saucepan with garlic. Add water and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer, add eggs in their shells, the juice of the lemon and salt and pepper to taste. Cook the beans for 12 hours, or until tender, checking occasionally and adding water if needed.
2
Into each individual bowl, place 1 tablespoon chopped scallion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Peel the eggs and place one in each bowl. Spoon in the ful. Serve with Egyptian pickles and toasted pita.
3
This recipe yields 6 servings.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fava beans dried Egyptian, 1 garlic head cut in half, 7 cups water, 6 eggs, and more.

Yes, Ful Medames falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ful Medames

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