The Middle East’S Ultimate Food-Cart Breakfast

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   Drain and rinse the soaked beans under cold water. Put in a large saucepan and add about 1 quart water. Place over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until the beans are very tender and the cooking liquid has thickened.

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   Add salt to taste, but don't add the salt until the very end, otherwise the skins will harden.

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   Make the tarator by mixing the tahini with the crushed garlic and lemon juice, then gradually add the water until the mixture is a little thinner than heavy cream.

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   To serve the ful: Pour a little tarator in a serving bowl. Add a serving of hot beans together with a little of their cooking liquid. Spoon a little diluted pepper paste all over the top, then drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately with pita bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.