Shahan ful, simplified to ful, is a dish common in Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia and other parts of the Horn of Africa, which is generally served for breakfast. Believed to originate from Sudan, it is made by slowly cooking fava beans in water. Once the beans have softened, they are crushed into a coarse paste. It is often served with chopped green onions, tomatoes, and hot green peppers, as well as yogurt, feta cheese, olive oil, tesmi, berbere, lemon juice, cumin, and chili pepper. It is typically eaten without the aid of utensils accompanied with a bread roll. It is popular during the Ramadan season and during the various Lents.

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Shahan ful presented alongside olive oil, berbere, various vegetables, and a roll of bread.
Alternative namesFūl
CourseBreakfast, main course
Region or stateSudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea
Main ingredientsFava beans, olive oil, cumin
VariationsLemon juice, onion, parsley, garlic, berbere, niter kibbeh

The dish is similar to ful medames, a popular dish of Egypt.[citation needed]

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