This traditional dish is extremely popular in Malta - and again and safe thing to make as you cant go wrong!The main ingredient is broad beans (or fava beans). In Malta, the beans used are called 'Ful'. They grow abundantly and are really good fresh with some olive oil and garlic
Ingredients
1 lb dried broad beans
2 tsp parsley
1 head of garlic crushed
juice of half a lemon
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp of mixed marjoram & mint, finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Method:
Soak beans overnight (or at least 12 hours)
Replace water. Add salt to taste
Bring to boil & simmer until beans are soft. (you may need to add more boiling water to be sure that the beans do not stick to the pan!)
Mash beans lightly and place them in a serving dish
Add other ingredients to taste
Pour olive oil on top and add some more parsley for decoration
Pour olive oil on top and add some more parsley for decoration