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Ful medames

Traditional dish from Egypt

Must Try Street Food Vegetarian

About Ful medames

Egyptian/Sudanese dish (salad of fava beans, chopped tomatoes, onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper and salt)

Ful medames, 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. Ful medames is traditionally made in and served out of a large metal jug. It is notably a staple food in Sudan and Egypt and is considered a national dish, especially in the northern cities of Cairo and Gizah. Fava beans can also sometimes be found in other cuisines in the Middle East, and Africa, though cooked differently.

Components

  • olive oil
  • broad bean

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Egypt
Traditional Egypt cuisine

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