Slow-cooked fava beans mashed to a creamy consistency, dressed with oil, lemon, cumin, and fresh vegetables — a beloved South Sudanese breakfast.
Instructions
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Boil soaked fava beans until very soft, about 1 hour. Drain most liquid.
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Mash beans roughly with a fork, leaving some texture.
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Stir in oil, cumin, and salt.
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Serve in shallow bowls topped with diced tomatoes, onion, chili, and lemon juice.
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Did You Know?
Ful carts are the first businesses to open each morning in Juba — their charcoal smoke signals the start of the city day.
The Story Behind Ful Medames
Ful medames traveled south along the Nile from Egypt and Sudan, becoming a cornerstone of South Sudanese urban food culture, especially in Juba. It adapted to local tastes with more chili and oil.
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