Ful Medames

Origin: Sudan

Ful Medames, a traditional dish from Sudan
Photo of Ful Medames via Wikimedia Commons.

A stew of cooked legumes served with vegetable oil, cumin, and aromatic garnishes. A staple breakfast food with roots tracing back to ancient times.

Key ingredients

  • fava beans
  • vegetable oil
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • onions
  • lemon

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