Foul Mudamas (Fava beans)

Ingredients

• 1 can of fava beans
• 1 clove of garlic
• A good pinch of salt
• A pinch of cumin (or kamouneh)
• A good squeeze of lemon
• A good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Open a can of fava beans and rinse the beans. Transfer to a small pot and cover with water and heat up for five minutes

2. 2

   Meanwhile in a wide bowl, add the salt and bash the garlic clove with a pestle. Add the cumin (or kamouneh) and lemon. Mix

3. 3

   Scoop out the beans onto the garlic, taking a little splash of the water as you do not want the beans too dry or too runny.

4. 4

   Partially press some of the beans with a fork so some are squished and some are not. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary

5. 5

   Spoon the foul into a shallow bowl and drizzle some extra virgin olive oil

6. 6

   Garnish with finely chopped tomatoes and parsley (optional)

7. 7

   Serve with flat breads and a small side plate of pickles, sliced tomatoes, mint, olives, radishes and cucumber.