Sudan
Sudanese Ful Medames
Warm fava beans mashed with cumin, lime and sesame oil, then topped with fresh tomato, onion and salty cheese.
About this dish
Ful is eaten across a wide region, and Sudanese presentations commonly turn the warm fava-bean base into a communal, richly garnished meal. Toppings are flexible; sesame oil, lime, tomato, onion and cheese make a particularly satisfying home version.
Ingredients & method
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) fava beans, with some liquid reserved
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta or white cheese
- 1 small green chile, sliced, optional
- Flatbread, for serving
Method
- 1. Warm the fava beans with 1/2 cup of their liquid in a saucepan for 8–10 minutes.
- 2. Mash about half the beans, leaving plenty whole. Season with cumin and salt.
- 3. Stir in half the sesame oil and half the lime juice. Transfer to a shallow serving bowl.
- 4. Top with tomato, onion, cheese and chile if using.
- 5. Finish with remaining sesame oil and lime; serve immediately with flatbread.
Read further
Fringe Table recipes are practical home-kitchen adaptations. Family, regional and ceremonial versions may differ.