Sudanese ful is a dish common in Sudan, South Sudan and other parts of the Horn of Africa. Believed to originate from Sudan, it is made by slowly cooking fava beans in water. It is a very filling dish which is mainly cooked for breakfast, however, it can also be served as lunch. The dish is similar to ful medames, a popular dish of Egypt.
KIRUNA MAY 2026: Sudanese ful is a dish common in Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia and other parts of the Horn of Africa. 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 popular during the Ramadan season and during the various Lents.
This is a Sudanese fava beans recipe. It is a very filling dish which is mainly cooked for breakfast, however, it can also be served as lunch. In this recipe, canned beans is used, but you can alos cook fava beans from scratch.
This specific recipe comes from the YouTube channel; Asedo’s Kitchen. A channel with many tasty recipes. The channel is well worth a visit.
Ful Ingredients
- Fava beans (ful) 400g x3
- 4-5 tablespoons canola oil
- 6 -8 boiled eggs
- 1 small brown onion
- 1 small red onion
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- Feta cheese
- Salt to taste
- Mixed peppers (or black pepper) to taste
The dish is similar to ful medames, a popular dish of Egypt. We mostly eat this with bread, however, it can also be eaten with kisra or injera.
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