Gulf

Gulf-Style Ful Medames

A rich Ful Medames dish seasoned with an onion and tomato kashna and aromatic spices in the Gulf style, perfect for a warm and satisfying breakfast.

25 min 4 servings 210 cal/serving Easy 4 views
Gulf-Style Ful Medames

Instructions

  1. Preparing the Kashna
    Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and golden brown. · 4 min
  2. Adding the Aromatics
    Add the minced garlic and hot chili pepper, sauté for one minute until fragrant, then add the tomato paste and cook it well. · 1 min
  3. Simmering the Tomatoes
    Add the diced tomatoes, cumin, and ground coriander, cover the skillet, and let the tomatoes simmer over low heat until completely softened. · 5 min
  4. Adding and Mashing the Beans
    Add the fava beans along with a quarter cup of hot water and salt, stir the mixture, then mash half of the beans using a fork or potato masher to achieve a cohesive texture. · 2 min
  5. Final Simmer
    Let the beans simmer gently over low heat to absorb the flavors, then remove the skillet from the heat, add the lemon juice, and stir. · 3 min
  6. Serving
    Pour the ful medames into a serving dish, and garnish the top with liquid tahini, chopped parsley, an extra sprinkle of cumin, and a spoonful of olive oil.

Nutrition / serving

210
cal
9.5
protein g
26.5
carbs g
8.5
fat g

Chef's tips

For an ideal and balanced texture, mash only half of the fava beans and leave the rest whole, and be sure not to boil the lemon juice with the beans so it does not turn bitter.