Egyptian Ful Medames

Egyptian Ful Medames Ingredients

2 cups fava beans (skinless, canned or precooked if using dried beans)1&1/2 cups water2 tbsp olive oil1/2 cup onion (finely diced)2 cloves garlic (finely minced)1 tsp cumin seeds (toasted)1 tsp salt1/2 tsp ground black pepper1 tbsp tahini1 tbsp lemon juice

Sauce

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp lemon juice1 clove garlic (finely minced)1 tbsp jalapeno (diced)1 tbsp parsley or cilantro (chopped)

Steps

Heat pot over medium high, add olive oil & onions.Sauté until onions start to brown & caramelize, add garlic & fry for 30 secs.Add cumin, salt & pepper, stir for 30 secs.Add fava beans & water, bring to a boil, reduce heat & cook for 20 mins (stirring frequently)Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly & mash beans until mostly broken down but still chunky.Add tahini & lemon juice, mix well.Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl.Pour 1/2 of the sauce into bean mixture, stir & taste to adjust seasoning.Transfer into a serving bowl/plate, top with remaining sauce & serve with fresh herbs, vegetables, lemon wedges & bread of choice.***TIPS****Drain overnight soaked beans & cook in plenty of water for 1 hr or more, until beans are tender & skin easily peels off