Fool and Ta'amia

Step 1

Drain your fava beans in a sieve to remove excess liquid.

Step 2

Use a potato masher or ricer to mash the beans into a paste.

Step 3

Push the paste through a sieve until all the skins have been removed and you are left with pure bean paste.

Step 4

Add the remaining ingredients to the paste and mix well.

Step 5

Taste for seasoning and adjust to your liking.

Step 6

Plate in a bowl, and garnish with olive oil as well as some chili powder.

Step 7

Wash your fava beans thoroughly in the sink, then place in a bowl and cover with water. Allow them to soak for a minimum of 8 hours.

Step 8

Once doubled in size, drain the fava beans and set them aside.

Step 9

Wash your leeks, spring onions, coriander and parsley, then roughly chop them up .

Step 10

Add the greens to your food processor and add the beans on top (The weight of the beans will help force the herbs into the blade).

Step 11

Process everything until a finely minced paste forms, then add the salt and spices.

Step 12

Mix together thoroughly until well combined then set aside.

Step 13

Wet the palm of your hand or a piece of parchment paper, very lightly.

Step 14

Place about 2-3 Tbsp (or 1 ice cream scoop) of Batter on the paper/your hand then lightly flatten it using very little pressure.

Step 15

Wet your second hand and press it into the topping, then lightly press the topping to the batter so it sticks.

Step 16

Flip your ta'amia onto your second hand or another piece of parchment paper then apply the topping this side as well.

Step 17

Fry the ta'amia within 5 minutes otherwise it will deflate.

Step 18

Heat your oil to 160℃ or 320℉, then add your ta'amia in.

Step 19

Once added, baste the top with hot oil so it solidifies, then fry for 2-3 minutes on this side.

Step 20

Flip over once browned then fry for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 21

When that time is up, fry it for 2 more minutes on each side.

Step 22

Remove from the oil and drain, before placing it on a paper towel lined tray to dry.

Step 23

Enjoy warm with fool on the side!