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Fava Beans with Ghee–فول جرى بالسمن البلدي

Posted in Appetizers, Breakfast and Supper, Entrees, Ramadan, Vegetarian, Yemeni Dishes on June 9, 2016| 3 Comments »


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This is my favorite fava bean recipe because it’s simple yet incredibly delicious,  and also because it reminds me of  my favorite moments with my Dad, Allah Yirhamoh. Late at night, Dad and I would  eat this with fried eggs. It’s perfect for breakfast, supper or Sahoor. The ingredients are :

  1. A can of fava beans (these are the ones I recommend: 1  or 2)

  2. 3 clove of garlic finely minced

  3. 2 tablespoons of ghee

  4. 1/8 tsp of freshly ground black pepper

  5. salt to taste

Empty the can of fava beans into a bowl and coarsely mash with a fork. Then Place a deep frying pan, under medium heat, and add the fava beans. Then add the minced garlic, black pepper, salt and 1 tbs of ghee. Let boil for 10 minutes under low heat. Do not let it dry–if it does then add some water. After 1o minutes, pour onto a serving platter and sprinkle with the remainder of the ghee. Serve hot with Yemeni bread, or Naan. For added flavor, toast the Yemeni or Naan bread–see picture above.

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Adeni Papaya Mushakal–شراب مشكل

Posted in Appetizers on June 8, 2016| 2 Comments »


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My Mom reminded me of this yesterday when I sent her pictures of the beautiful papaya I found at that Farmer’s Market. I’ll add the pic of the papaya I got at the end of this post. This is a lovely thick, icy, fruity, sweet, refreshing drink. In Aden it is sold in the markets on hot summer days. After a long day of fasting in Ramadan you’re body will welcome this with open arms. Just remember to make dua for me.

For two servings, you will need :

  1. 2 cups of ripe papaya

  2. 1 cup of whole creamy milk

  3. 2 scoops of plain vanilla ice cream

  4. 4 tablespoons of Vimto

Blend the papaya unit it is smooth, you can add a little water or preferably ice cubes to this while you are blending it. But make sure it is smooth. Now you are ready to assemble. Take a glass pour 1 tablespoon of Vimto and swirl it around, then spoon half a cup of papaya and pour 1/4 cup of milk , then spoon the  another half cup of papaya and a 1/4 cup of milk. Then add 1 more tablespoon of Vimto on top. Take a straw and swirl the mixture around gently. Add the scoop of ice cream and serve immediately. Enjoy.

 

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