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Egyptian Ful Medames



Breakfast Beside the Nile

Every morning along the banks of the Nile, families would gather to share a warm bowl of Ful — slow-cooked fava beans seasoned with cumin and lemon. It was simple, hearty, and comforting, loved by farmers, merchants, and even pharaohs. For thousands of years, Ful has been Egypt’s sunrise fuel, bringing people together at the start of each new day.
 


 


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