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Ful bil-shatta (fava beans with hot sauce)

A fava bean mash spiced up with a fresh chili and garlic sauce, very popular at breakfast in Sudan. The heat contrasts nicely with the mildness of the beans.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

252 kcal per serving

Protein
11.1 g
Carbohydrates
14.8 g
of which sugars
2.6 g
Fat
14.9 g
of which saturated fat
1.8 g
Fiber
5.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Deseed the chilies if you want less heat, then blend them with the garlic and a pinch of salt.
  2. Add half the oil and the lemon juice to make a smooth, spicy sauce.
  3. Heat the drained fava beans with a little water in a saucepan for 5 minutes.
  4. Roughly mash the beans with a fork and season with the cumin and salt.
  5. Spoon the beans into a bowl and make a well in the center.
  6. Pour the hot sauce and the remaining oil over the top.
  7. Add the diced tomatoes and serve with warm bread.

Variations and tips

Mild version. Replace the fresh chilies with a blended red bell pepper and a pinch of sweet paprika.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.