Shahan ful, simplified to ful, is a dish common in Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia and other parts of the Horn of Africa, which is generally served for breakfast. Believed to originate from Sudan, it is made by slowly cooking fava beans in water. Once the beans have softened, they are crushed into a coarse paste. It is often served with chopped green onions, tomatoes, and hot green peppers, as well as yogurt, feta cheese, olive oil, tesmi, berbere, lemon juice, cumin, and chili pepper. It is typically eaten without the aid of utensils accompanied with a bread roll. It is popular during the Ramadan season and during the various Lents.
 Shahan ful presented alongside olive oil, berbere, various vegetables, and a roll of bread. | |
| Alternative names | Fūl |
|---|---|
| Course | Breakfast, main course |
| Region or state | Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea |
| Main ingredients | Fava beans, olive oil, cumin |
| Variations | Lemon juice, onion, parsley, garlic, berbere, niter kibbeh |
The dish is similar to ful medames, a popular dish of Egypt.[citation needed]
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References
edit- Jennifer Bain. "Spicy Ethiopian Fava Beans." Toronto Star. Thu Mar 28, 2013
- "Sudan." The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems: Volume 2. Greenwood Press, Dec 1, 2009 pg. 638