Spicy Egyptian Foul Medames with Harissa Infusion
A savory, spiced twist on the classic Egyptian dish.
This dish is a flavorful blend of fava beans infused with the fiery kick of Harissa, perfect for any meal of the day.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Foul Medames
For the Harissa Infusion
For the Garnish
For the Accompaniments
Preparation
Preparing the Foul Medames
Place soaked fava beans and water in a large pot
Place soaked fava beans and water in a large pot.
Soak the fava beans overnight to ensure quick cooking and better flavor absorption. You can also use a pressure cooker to reduce cooking time.
Add minced garlic and ground cumin
Add minced garlic and ground cumin to the pot.
Simmer the beans
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover for 1 hour.
Do not let the fava beans become mushy; they should retain some texture.
Creating the Harissa Infusion
Mix Harissa, olive oil, and lemon juice
In a bowl, mix Harissa, olive oil, and lemon juice to form a paste.
Adjust seasoning
Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, mixing well.
Let flavors meld
Let sit to allow flavors to meld.
Cooking Process
Simmering the Beans
Let the fava beans cook on low heat until tender.
Infusing the Flavor
Stir the Harissa mixture into the cooked beans and combine well.
Final Touches
Adjust seasoning and add garnishes before serving.
Plating & Serving
Spicy Egyptian Foul Medames with Harissa Infusion
Spicy Egyptian Foul Medames with Harissa Infusion
Plating & Serving
Spoon the Harissa-infused fava beans into a serving dish, generously top with fresh onion, tomato, and parsley, and serve with warmed pita bread.