Thank you for sharing!! Read More about Suzy, Subscribe for FREE and we'll email you a weekly meal plan, new recipes, plus a FREE copy of my. But the bold flavors in this simple fava bean stew come from a spicy sauce made with crushed garlic, chili peppers and fresh lemon juice. But in Egypt, fava beans have been a popular breakfast dish (called ful medames) dating back to ancient times. Heat over medium-high heat with about ½ cup of water. Add in juice of one lemon and stir to combine. I have been experimenting with foul for a long time and I can say that this recipe is just perfect! To make this foul mudammas recipe, I take a short cut by using canned fava beans. Is there any other bean that could substitute for the fava? Tip: the lemon juice tames the chili peppers quite a bit, so this sauce adds a good kick to foul mudammas but it is not overwhelmingly spicy. And dishes made with garlic and spices would be even less commonly found on our morning menus. Otherwise, when I ate your version, I would swear it was the same, served with pita and charred cauliflower. Its came out fantastic. Thank you for sharing this will become a regular part of my brekkys no doubt . Would use a little less lemon next time. 1 1/2 pounds dried fava beans (or broad beans). in fact, we don't have any leftovers! Season with a little kosher salt and ground cumin (cumin adds depth here, but it also helps digestion.) In addition to its popularity in Egypt, ful medames is also frequently found in the cuisines of Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, Israel, and Jordan, among a handful of others. Can't wait to try! Keywords: Foul Mudammas, Fava Beans, Egyptian Fava Beans, Tag @themediterraneandish on Instagram and hashtag it #themediterraneandish, Filed Under: Egyptian Recipes, Mediterranean Diet Recipes, Middle Eastern Recipes Tagged With: beans, gluten free. Welcome to The Mediterranean Dish, your #1 resource for Mediterranean recipes & lifestyle. You'll need to soak the beans overnight. And dishes made with garlic and spices would be even less commonly found on our morning menus. Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you enjoy! Serve with a side of warm pita bread (see more about how to serve it below.). Ful (pronounced fool) for short, is the national dish of Egypt and it is typically eaten for breakfast.. Authentic foul mudammas recipe, made with hearty, creamy fava beans and loaded with flavor from ground cumin, fresh herbs, and a zippy lemon garlic sauce with hot peppers! Sadly, fresh fava beans have a super short season, so you are more likely to find them dry or canned. Pinto Beans would also work here! But, you can turn it into a big Middle Eastern vegan feast by adding falafel and sides like tahini sauce (which you can easily drizzle on top); hummus; or baba ganoush! ★☆ It is usually served with a fried egg and pita bread, which is great for scooping up the fava beans. I love making pita sandwiches with foul mudammas and slices of roasted eggplant or cauliflower. 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. Some people like adding chopped onions, but I prefer to serve green onions on the side. I also like to add 2 tbsp of tahini and mix well, which adds some creaminess and a nice taste (tip from a good Yemeni restaurant). What a quick, easy and delicious recipe! Also used my favourite baby vine tomatoes which have a very earthy punchy taste adding that extra burst of flavour. Bring to room temperature and enjoy with pita bread. Great recipe idea but please transliterate as "ful", the whole "foul" (fowl) spelling made me want to scream every time I read it.. Great recipe! Soak the fava beans overnight in a large bowl of water.