Sabaayad & Fuul Soomaali (Spiced Crushed Fava Beans with Tomato, Cilantro & Sesame Oil) – Authentic Somalia Recipe
Hearty Somali skillet of spiced beans finished with sesame oil, fresh cilantro, and warm flatbread.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇴 Somalia (East Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Simmered fava/pinto beans mashed with tomatoes, Diced red onion, Green chili, Xawaash cumin-coriander spice, Garlic
Ingredients for Sabaayad & Fuul Soomaali (Spiced Crushed Fava Beans with Tomato, Cilantro & Sesame Oil) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) simmered fava/pinto beans mashed with tomatoes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups diced red onion, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup green chili
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with xawaash cumin-coriander spice
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Somalia seasoning (garlic, sesame oil, fresh lime)
- 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 xawaash cumin-coriander spice for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add simmered fava/pinto beans mashed with tomatoes and diced red onion along with garlic, sesame oil, fresh lime, 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 green chili and serve straight from the skillet.