The Global Suhoor Treat: Ful Medammes

The Global Suhoor Treat: Ful Medammes~

Ramadan food culture and traditions across North Africa is representative of the many dynasties that ruled over these lands. The ‘Fanous’ or lanterns of Egypt is believed to have begun during the Fatimid Era, while today children decorate their homes and streets with these handmade lanterns. Also across North Africa a local man walks the streets of his neighborhood blowing a trumpet or drumming to wake people up for suhoor :) :)

Explore with me the pre-dawn meal served around the world :D :D

Ingredients:

• 450 g of canned fava beans or mixed beans,
• 2 cloves of garlic; pressed,
• ½ teaspoon of cumin,
• fresh juice from a lemon; accordingly,
• salt according to taste,
• 1 piece of tomato, chopped,
• olive oil; accordingly,
• ¼ cup of fresh parsley; finely chopped,
• 2 pieces of egg, hard-boiled,
• 1 piece of onion finely chopped.

Directions:

1. Heat the can of beans, including the liquid in a large saucepan.
2. Bring it to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, mix the pressed garlic with the cumin, lemon juice and salt.
4. Add the beans and partially mash it with a fork.
5. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice if necessary.
6. Transfer the beans to a shallow serving dish.
7. Top with chopped tomatoes, onions and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and sliced boiled egg.
9. Now serve and enjoy :) :)