Spicy Egyptian Foul Medames with Harissa Infusion

Name: Spicy Egyptian Foul Medames with Harissa Infusion
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 2 cups dried fava beans; 4 cups water; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons Harissa; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 small onion; 1 tomato; 1 handful fresh parsley; Pita bread; Lemon wedges

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

2 cups dried fava beans

soaked overnight and drained

4 cups water

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

For the Harissa Infusion

3 tablespoons Harissa

adjust to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Garnish

1 small onion

finely chopped

1 tomato

diced

1 handful fresh parsley

chopped

For the Accompaniments

Pita bread

to serve

Lemon wedges

for extra zest

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