Ful Wa Ta’ameya (hope we got this correct) is a popular and delicious Egyptian street food that has been enjoyed for centuries in most parts of Egypt as well as the Middle East. This dish consists of two main components: Ful, which is mashed fava beans that are cooked with a variety of spices, and Ta’ameya, which are falafel-like patties made from ground fava beans, herbs, and spices.
falafel is made with ground chickpeas. In Egypt however, we make it with dried fava beans. These are best served with pita bread, tomato, onions, and tahini sauce.
Ful Wa Ta’ameya is typically served in a warm pita bread, accompanied by an assortment of toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and tahini sauce. This dish is not only affordable but also a great source of protein and fiber, making it a healthy and satisfying meal option for locals and tourists alike.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried split fava beans
- 1 red onion, quartered
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- ½ cup fresh dill
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup sesame seeds (Optional)
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Directions
- Place fava beans into a large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak, for 8 hours to overnight, then Drain.
- Combine soaked fava beans, red onion, parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, coriander, salt, and cumin in a food processor; process to a dough-like consistency.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
- Shape fava bean mixture into about 50 balls. Roll balls in sesame seeds to coat.
- Fill a large saucepan 1/4 full with oil; heat over medium heat. Fry fava bean balls in batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
- Drain on paper towels.
Serve with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions and sauce with some warm pita bread.
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