Egyptian Fava Bean Fritters
A traditional Egyptian recipe using fava beans, perfect as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup fava beansdrained and rinsed
- ●1/2 cup yellow cornmealfine or medium
- ●1/4 cup earthly all-purpose flouror all-purpose flour
- ●1 tsp egyptian spicessuch as cumin, coriander, and paprika
- ●1 tsp bean flouroptional
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/4 tsp black pepper
- ●1/4 cup wateror buttermilk
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mash the fava beans using a fork or a potato masher.
- 2
In a separate bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, Egyptian spices, bean flour, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Add the water or buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix until a thick batter forms.
- 4
Add the mashed fava beans to the batter and mix until well combined.
- 5
Heat about 1-2 inches of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 6
Using a spoon, drop small balls of the batter into the hot oil.
- 7
Fry the fritters for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
- 8
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 9
Serve the fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce.