Ful medammis is a very typical Egyptian dish made with green fava beans. In fact, it’s so common that it’s often referred to as the national dish of Egypt.
Although it’s quite simple to make, it does take a bit of time, mostly due to the soaking and cooking of the dried fava beans. Â If time is an issue, you can go ahead and use the canned variety;Â it won’t be quite as yummy or authentic, but it’s more than good enough in a pinch.
The fun thing about this dish is that rather than completely finishing the preparation yourself, you put the different garnishes on the table and let your guests garnish their own however they wish. Â This also makes it a lot more fun for kids and a perk for eating their veggies. Â Of course, if you prefer, you can mix in the garnishes yourself before serving.
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Preparation Time:Â 20 minutes plus overnight soaking of the beans
Cooking Time: 1-2 hours
Serves: Â 4
Difficulty: Easy
Note: The main focus of this dish is the fava beans, but the lentils add a nice touch. For more lentil recipes, try this tangy red daal.
Continue readingWith winter now in full swing, what better way to warm up after coming in from the cold than with a piping hot dish of red split lentils and potatoes, fresh out of the oven?! Although I also enjoy a hearty bowl of lentil soup, this Red Lentil and Potato Bake, seasoned with thyme and rosemary, is just the thing to warm your bones and satisfy your belly, all without putting too much of a dent in your pocketbook!
As with most recipes that use potatoes, you’ll notice that I suggest just washing them, not peeling. Â This a trick I picked up from a Canadian friend who assures me that’s the only way to eat potatoes, and the truth is, I have to agree with her! Â Not only do the potato skins add depth of flavour to the dish, they also contain lots of nutrients and help to keep the nutrients of the potatoes themselves from leaking out as they tend to do during cooking.
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Prep Time:Â 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Serves: 4-6
Difficulty: Easy
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