Ful medames

Ful
Alternative namesFūl
CourseBreakfast, main course
Place of originEgypt[1]
Region or stateGreater Middle East
Africa[2]
Main ingredientsFava beans, vegetable oil, cumin
VariationsLemon juice, onion, parsley, garlic

Ful medames (Arabic: فول مدمس, fūl midammis IPA: [fuːl meˈdammes]; other spellings include ful mudammas and foule mudammes, in Coptic: ⲫⲉⲗ phel or fel), or simply fūl, is a stew of cooked fava beans served with olive oil, cumin, and optionally with chopped parsley, garlic, onion, lemon juice, chili pepper and other vegetables, herbs, and spices.[3] Ful medames is traditionally made in and served out of a large metal jug.[4] It is notably a staple food in Egypt and is considered a national dish,[4] especially in the northern cities of Cairo and Gizah.[citation needed] Fava beans can sometimes be also found in other cuisines in the Middle East, and Africa, though cooked differently.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Albala was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ James C. McCann, Stirring the Pot: A History of African Cuisine, (Ohio University Press: 2009), p.99.
  3. ^ Brehaut, Laura (10 July 2020). "Cook this: Ful medames from Falastin". National Post. Retrieved 2020-10-05.
  4. ^ a b "Ful Medames - Egyptian Staple Beans of Delight". Migrationology - Food Travel Blog. 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2021-02-22.