Ful Medames
There’s something magical about a dish that’s been fueling entire civilizations for centuries. Ful Medames (or فول مدمس, if you want to impress your Arabic-speaking friends) is one of those humble yet powerful meals—creamy, garlicky, and packed with the kind of rustic charm that makes you feel like you’re sitting in a Cairo alleyway, watching the sunrise with a steaming bowl and a piece of fresh baladi bread. Ingredients 2 cups cooked fava beans (canned or dried, soaked & boiled) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional) 2 tbsp lemon juice (or more to taste) 3 tbsp olive oil …
