There have been remnants of fool medames uncovered in a number of the 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 B.C.) Pharonic tombs in Egypt.  This dish is one of the most common and popular forms of Egyptian street food, and probably the country’s national dish. It is typically a breakfast food, but it is best eaten during the weekend when you can take a nice nap afterwards, as the dish often makes you feel very full, sleepy and lethargic (and maybe “noisy” if you know what I mean.  Quick and incredibly easy.

Time:

30 min

Serves:

4

Good for:

• Light appetizer
• Vegan dish
• A filling breakfast dish

Ingredients:

• 1 can of store-bought fool medamas, or cooked small fava beans
• 1/2 to 1 clove of crushed garlic
• 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp of salt
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 50g of parsley
• ½ a tomato chopped

Kitchen things you’ll need:

• Small bowl
• Citrus juicer
• Spatula

Making it:

• Boil the fava beans/fool medamas
• Add the lemon juice, salt, olive oil, tomatoes, parsley and garlic and mix
• Serve right away with pita.

Tips/notes:

• Might choose to add toppings like tomatoes, onions, chili pepper, or even a splash of clarified butter or extra fat. Not the healthiest but tastes amazing!