Ful medames

Method

Rinse the dried fava beans and soak them overnight in cold water. Drain and place in a large pot with 1.5 litres of fresh water, then bring to a boil and simmer gently for 2-3 hours until the beans are very soft and beginning to break down, adding more water if needed. In the final 10 minutes of cooking, add the crushed garlic, ground cumin, and salt. Remove from heat and partially mash the beans with the back of a wooden spoon to create a coarse, chunky texture whilst retaining some whole beans. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, create a well in the centre, and drizzle generously with olive oil. Top with fresh parsley, hard-boiled eggs, diced tomatoes, and additional cumin. Serve warm with flatbread for scooping.