Recipe ingredients and directions:
Ful / Fool
2 c dried fava beans
1 t baking soda
1 qt. water
2 cloves garlic, crushed
6 T olive oil
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 t salt
2 green chilies or 1 green pepper
1 small onion
1 t chopped mint leaves
Soak beans overnight in water and baking soda. Rinse, cover with
water and simmer for 1 hr. until soft. Remove from heat.
(Or, bake unsoaked beans at 250 overnight in a beanpot or tightly
covered casserole. Use 6 c. water and omit soda).
When beans are ready to be served, drain them and add garlic, olive
oil, lemon juice, and salt. Chop vegetables and mix with beans or
arrange on top.
Serve warm with Arabic or French bread for dipping.
Serves 6.
Category: African Recipes