What You’ll Need: Ingredients for Authentic Flavor
Gathering your ingredients is the first step to success. The beauty of Ful Medames lies in its simplicity and the quality of its core components.
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (about 400g) dried fava beans: Look for skinless, split fava beans (often labeled as “ful medames” or “foul mudammas” in Middle Eastern markets). Using dried beans is key for the best texture and flavor.
- 6 cups (1.4 L) water or vegetable broth: Broth adds an extra layer of savoriness.
- 1 large onion, finely chopped.
- 6-8 cloves garlic, minced.
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste.
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander.
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for a subtle depth).
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your heat preference).
- 3 tablespoons high-quality olive oil, plus more for serving.
- Juice of 1-2 large lemons (about ¼ to ⅓ cup).
- Salt and black pepper to taste.
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