East Africa · Breakfast
Ful Medames (Stewed Fava Beans with Sesame Oil)
Slow-simmered fava beans crushed with garlic, cumin, and lemon, finished with roasted sesame oil and sharp fresh garnishes.
The story
Ful Medames is widely consumed as an indispensable morning staple across urban centers like Juba and Wau, uniting diverse communities over communal bowls. Eaten before long workdays or after early Friday prayers, it offers sustained energy with crusty bread or flatbread. The signature South Sudanese touch lies in dousing the crushed creamy legumes generously with fragrant cold-pressed unrefined sesame oil and grated salted white cheese.
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