Ful Sudani Juba-Style (Crushed Fava Beans with Toasted Sesame Oil, Tomato & Feta) – Authentic South Sudan Recipe
Everyday Juba favorite topping warm spiced fava beans with fragrant sesame oil, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇸 South Sudan (East Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Slow-simmered fava beans mashed with ripe tomatoes, Crumbled white cheese and boiled egg, Crusty bread, Toasted sesame oil, Cumin
Ingredients for Ful Sudani Juba-Style (Crushed Fava Beans with Toasted Sesame Oil, Tomato & Feta) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) slow-simmered fava beans mashed with ripe tomatoes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crumbled white cheese and boiled egg, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crusty bread
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with toasted sesame oil
- 1.5 tbsp traditional South Sudan seasoning (cumin, garlic, fresh lime juice, green chili)
- 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 toasted sesame oil for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add slow-simmered fava beans mashed with ripe tomatoes and crumbled white cheese and boiled egg along with cumin, garlic, fresh lime juice, green chili, 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 and serve straight from the skillet.