Foul mdammas Levantine

Method

1. 1 Soak dried fava beans for 12 hours, then peel off the thick outer skin.
2. 2 Simmer the beans for 30 minutes with a little water until they are tender and the water has almost evaporated.
3. 3 Mash the beans directly in the pot with a wooden pestle until they are half-crusted and still contain some kernels.
4. 4 The correct texture for this dish is a mix of finely ground and coarsely ground; grinding everything into a puree would result in a different sauce.
5. 5 Crush the garlic with salt and mix it with tahini, lime, and roasted cumin.
6. 6 Mix the garlic sauce into the hot beans, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with parsley, tomatoes, and peppers.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 25 min

  Replace step 2: simmer the pressure-soaked beans for 12 minutes, then release the pressure and boil until the water evaporates.