Ful Medames

• broad beans, soaked/drained2 cups
• wateras needed
• parsley, chopped1/3 cup
• lemons, quartered3
• garlic cloves, crushed4
• cumin, groundto taste
• olive oilto taste
• salt and pepperto taste
• chili-pepper flakesto taste

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1. 1Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with fresh unsalted water.
2. 2Simmer gently with the lid on for 2 to 2.5 hours until tender. 5:00:00
3. 3Add salt only once the beans have softened.
4. 4Reduce the cooking liquid until thickened.
5. 5Remove two ladles of beans, mash with a little liquid, and stir back into the pot.
6. 6Transfer beans to soup bowls and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
7. 7Serve with bread and separate dishes of oil, lemon, garlic, cumin, and chili.
8. 8Crush beans with a fork while eating to absorb the seasonings.