Ful medames

Method

1. 1 Boil the soaked broad beans in water for 25 minutes until tender, reserving some of the broth.
2. 2 Grind the garlic with salt and cumin powder until a smooth paste is formed.
3. 3 Mash half of the beans directly in the pot to thicken the sauce, leaving the remaining beans whole.
4. 4 Mix the garlic mixture into the pot, and simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
5. 5 Serve on a plate, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and sprinkle with chopped tomatoes, peppers, and parsley.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 25 min

  Replace step 1: cook the soaked broad beans under high pressure for 8 minutes, then release the pressure naturally for 8 minutes; reserve a small amount of the cooking water to mash the beans in step 3.