Ful Medames

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Dried Egyptian fava beans
1		Garlic head - cut in half
7 cups	1659ml	Water
6		Eggs
		Juice of one lemon
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
6 tablespoons	90ml	Chopped scallion
6 tablespoons	90ml	Olive oil
3 tablespoons	45ml	Lemon juice
6		Bowls

Recipe Instructions

Cover the beans with water and soak overnight. The next day, drain the beans and place in a large saucepan with garlic. Add water and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer, add eggs in their shells, the juice of the lemon and salt and pepper to taste. Cook the beans for 12 hours, or until tender, checking occasionally and adding water if needed.

Into each individual bowl, place 1 tablespoon chopped scallion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Peel the eggs and place one in each bowl. Spoon in the ful. Serve with Egyptian pickles and toasted pita.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
COOKING LIVE with Sara Moulton - (Show # CL-9486) - from the TV FOOD - NETWORK

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