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Breakfast and Brunch in Egypt - an overview
 In Egypt ful mesdames is considered to be a traditional early morning meal. This popular breakfast dish is made with slow cooked fava or broad beans (sometimes with lentils) and is generally served with a fried egg and pita bread – the latter used as a scoop for the fava beans. It is dressed with olive oil, lemon juice and garlic and is a dish that dates back to ancient Egypt.
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Breakfast Recipes from Egypt
Ful Mesdames
1.5lbs dried fava beans or broad beans
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon cumin
Soak beans overnight in water. Drain and cover with fresh water in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer over a low heat for 45 minutes -1 hour, or until tender. Drain and place in a medium bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients and mash together. Serve hot with a fried egg and pita bread.
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