East African Ful Medames
Slow-cooked fava beans mashed with lemon, garlic, and cumin, drizzled with olive oil and served warm — a morning staple across East Africa and the Horn.
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Instructions
2 steps- 1
Simmer soaked fava beans until soft.
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