Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Ful Medames Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 400g dried fava beans, soaked overnight
- • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 3 tbsp lemon juice
- • 3 tbsp olive oil
- • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the soaked favas with the bicarbonate of soda in fresh water for 2 to 3 hours until very soft, skimming as needed.
2
Phase 2
Lightly mash some of the beans in the pot, keeping plenty of texture.
3
Phase 3
Stir in the garlic, cumin, salt, lemon juice, and half the olive oil while still warm.
4
Phase 4
Spoon into bowls, top with diced tomato, parsley, and the remaining olive oil, and serve with warm pita.