Ful Medames (Egypt, Sudan)

This ancient Egyptian dish is a breakfast staple made from fava beans, slow-cooked until creamy and delicious.

Recipe:
Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked fava beans

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Salt, cumin

• Optional toppings: chopped onions, parsley, boiled egg

Instructions:

1. Heat beans with a little water in a pot.

2. Add garlic, cumin, and salt. Simmer gently.

3. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

4. Serve warm with flatbread and toppings.