If you’re not from the Middle East, the idea of eating a bowl of stewed fava beans for breakfast might not strike your fancy, at least at first glance. But plenty of cultures start their day with ...

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Many dishes tell stories, and Ful Medames, a fava bean dish considered the national dish of Sudan and South Sudan, is no different. When asked why the Sudanese Student Union decided to share this ...

'It can be eaten any time of the day really,' says Sami Tamimi of the classic Egyptian breakfast, ful medames You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

Remove the broad bean flesh from the skins and mash or puree the flesh with a fork. Alternatively puree the beans and skins together for a smooth consistency. Add the oil, garlic, cumin and lemon ...

Plate up What are you having for breakfast most days? Bacon and eggs? Toast? Weet-Bix? You haven’t lived. What about starting your day with a heaving bowl of slow-cooked beans, a rich stew carrying ...

I like to think of this as a kind of silky, spicy Egyptian hummus. It’s made with fava beans (otherwise known as broad beans) which grow beautifully in the UK, but are sadly mostly exported to Africa ...

Ful (pronounced "fool") is Arabic for "beans". This dish is served all over the Middle East; sometimes the beans are left whole and served as a hearty breakfast stew with lemon and garlic, and ...

Foodies, take note. The Downtown Market continues in its effort to offer an ever-widening selection of culinary treats. From Asheville's first Vietnamese bistro, to the Mediterranean flavors of Ali ...

If you're not from the Middle East, the idea of eating a bowl of stewed fava beans for breakfast might not strike your fancy, at least at first glance. But plenty of cultures start their day with ...