Fool Or Fül Medammes Fava Bean Salad Recipes

FOUL MUDAMMAS (EGYPTIAN FAVA BEANS)

Steps:

• In a cast iron skillet or saucepan, add the fava beans and ½ cup water. Warm over medium-high heat. Season with kosher salt and cumin. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the fava beans.
• In a morter and pestle, add the hot peppers and garlic. Smash. Add in juice of one lemon and stir to combine.
• Pour the garlic and hot pepper sauce over the fava beans. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Top with chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, and a few slices of hot peppers, if you like.
• Serve with pita bread, sliced veggies and olives.

FOOL (OR FüL) MEDAMMES FAVA BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Sort and wash beans; place in a large saucepan. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand 8 hours. Drain beans.
• Return beans to pan. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
• Place beans in a medium bowl. Stir in parsley and next 5 ingredients (parsley through garlic); toss gently. Sprinkle with egg.
• Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup).

FAVA BEAN SALAD (FOOL MEUDANE) MIDDLE EAST, PALESTINE

Steps:

• In a frying pan, add the olive oil and garlic, stir for a minute or so to bring out flavor.
• Peel the fava beans before adding them to the frying pan. This makes for a smoother dish.
• Add the lemon juice and salt. Mix together and cover for a minute or two.
• If you have a nice, ripe tomato, dice it small and add it to the frying pan. It gives a real nice flavor to the dish. If its not ripe, leave the tomato out.
• Cover and let simmer for 2-3 minutes, mixing occasionaly.
• Turn off the fire, and take a fork and smash all the ingredients together. You dont want to make it a smooth paste like hummous, but rather one with little "chunks" in it.
• Garnish with parsley and olive oil. This is normally served with pita bread. Enjoy!