Egypt · Plant-based · No. 330
Ful Medames with Warm Pitta
One portion, 15 minutes, and only 7 minutes of chopping. Vegan. About 830 kcal and 37 g protein.
Per portion
830kcal
37 gProtein
112 gCarbs
23 gFat
Calories from protein 18%, carbs 56%, fat 26%. Estimated from the ingredients.
Roughly £2.00 a portion.
Vegan
Method
- 1
Warm the fava beans with a splash of their tin liquid, the garlic and cumin in a small pan for 6–8 minutes, lightly mashing some of the beans.
- 2
Stir in the lemon juice and olive oil.
- 3
Warm the pitta bread.
- 4
Season to taste with salt and black pepper, then top the beans with the chopped tomato, red onion and parsley, and serve with the warm pitta.
Cook's notes
- Sizes. Vegetables, fruit and eggs are medium unless the recipe says otherwise. A tin is a standard 400g tin.
- Dairy. Salted or unsalted butter both work; with salted, go easy on any extra salt. Use full-fat soured cream, crème fraîche and yoghurt in anything hot, as low-fat versions split.
- Stock. A cube or pot made up as the packet says. Cubes are salty, so taste before adding more salt.
- Heat. Medium means a gentle sizzle, not spitting. High means the oil shimmers before the food goes in. A simmer is a few lazy bubbles, not a rolling boil. Leave the lid off unless the recipe says to cover.
- Pans. A small saucepan is about 16cm and a frying pan about 24cm. Sauces reduce faster in a wider pan, so go by how it looks rather than the clock.
- Doneness. Chicken and turkey should reach 75°C in the thickest part, pork 65 to 70°C, and beef steak 55°C for medium-rare. Rest steaks and chops for a few minutes before slicing.
- Finishing. Taste before serving. Most dishes want a pinch more salt, and a squeeze of lemon or a splash of vinegar lifts anything rich.
- Leftovers. Cool quickly, cover and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days, then reheat until piping hot. Cooked rice keeps for 1 day and should only be reheated once.
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