Ful (or fool) medames is a dish of seasoned mashed fava beans topped with raw vegetables.
This recipe hails from Rocky Mountain Sudanese in Aurora, Colorado.
Serve with warm pita bread for scooping.
Photo: Jenny Huang
(Alternatively, place beans in a large pot and cover with 2 inches of cold water.
Bring to a boil.
Boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.)
Drain the beans and place in a large saucepan.
Add 8 cups water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the beans are soft, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
If necessary, add more water to maintain 1 inch of water above the beans.
Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid; drain the beans.
Transfer the beans to a medium bowl and mash with a potato masher.
Add enough of the reserved liquid until the consistency is like a thick pureed soup.
Stir in lemon juice, cumin and salt.
Spread the bean mixture on a serving platter.
Scatter lettuce, cucumber, onion and tomato over the top.
Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with feta.
To make ahead
Refrigerate ful (Steps 1-3) for up to 3 days.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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