Ful Eritrean style

Eritrea · Sub-Saharan Africa

Short description: This fava-bean breakfast is eaten warm, scooped with bread, and finished with bright toppings.
Ingredients: Fava beans with olive oil, cumin, chile, lemon juice, tomato, onion, and bread.
Cultural note: It is associated with morning cafes and home breakfasts where beans, bread, and fresh toppings make a filling meal.
Common misconception: It is not a dry bean salad; the beans are usually mashed or stewed into a soft base.

image credit

creator:: kmf164
source:: Flickr
license:: CC BY-SA 2.0
modified:: Cropped, resized, stripped, and re-encoded from Flickr for Gochizu draft review.