Ful Medames Khartoum with Gibna Bayda & Shata (Fava Beans with White Cheese & Sesame Oil) – Authentic Sudan Recipe
Khartoum’s beloved national gathering dish drizzled generously with nutty sesame oil and topped with white cheese.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇩 Sudan (North Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Slow-simmered fava beans, Crumbled salty white feta cheese (gibna) and diced tomatoes, Crusty bread rolls, Cold-pressed Sudanese sesame oil, Cumin
Ingredients for Ful Medames Khartoum with Gibna Bayda & Shata (Fava Beans with White Cheese & Sesame Oil) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) slow-simmered fava beans, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crumbled salty white feta cheese (gibna) and diced tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crusty bread rolls
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with cold-pressed Sudanese sesame oil
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Sudan seasoning (cumin, garlic, green chili lime shata)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and cold-pressed Sudanese sesame oil for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add slow-simmered fava beans and crumbled salty white feta cheese (gibna) and diced tomatoes along with cumin, garlic, green chili lime shata, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with crusty bread rolls and serve straight from the skillet.