Ful Medames

Ingredients

• •2 cups dried fava beans, soaked overnight
• •6 cups water
• •1 teaspoon kosher salt
• •4 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
• •1 teaspoon cumin
• •4 eggs in their shells (optional)
• •3 tablespoons olive oil
• •2 tablespoons lemon juice
• •1/4 cup chopped parsley
• •1 tomato, finely chopped for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain the soaked fava beans and place them in a heavy pot with the water, salt, garlic, and cumin.

2. 2

   Nestle in the whole eggs if using, making sure they are covered with water.

3. 3

   Bring the pot to a boil, skim any foam, then reduce to the lowest heat.

4. 4

   Cover tightly and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight, until the beans are very tender.

5. 5

   Remove the eggs and peel them if used.

6. 6

   Mash some or all of the beans to the texture you prefer, then stir in the olive oil and lemon juice.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or cumin if needed.

8. 8

   Serve warm, topped with parsley and tomato, alongside the cooked eggs and bread.