Ful Medames

Ful Medames is a fava bean breakfast dish that is popular in Sudan. It is prepared in large quantities for the holy month of Ramadan and eaten before sunrise to prepare for daytime fasting. Ful Medames is believed to have originated in Egypt but is considered to be Sudan’s national dish. Typically, boiled eggs are served with it, along with flatbread. Dried beans are traditionally used but Ful Medames can also be prepared using canned fava beans.