Ful has fed the Nile Valley since the time of the pharaohs, and it remains a beloved staple of Sudanese tables today. Slow-cooked fava beans, seasoned with cumin, garlic, and a hint of chili, are piled generously into a crusty roll with peppery arugula, ripe tomato, and a drizzle of cool yogurt sauce.
The beans are earthy and substantial, the kind of food that has sustained workers and travellers for millennia. Each bite is hearty without being heavy, the warmth of the spices balanced by the fresh greens and the cool tang of the sauce. This is ancient nourishment made new, a sandwich with roots that reach back thousands of years and flavour that feels entirely present.
Ful has fed the Nile Valley since the time of the pharaohs, and it remains a beloved staple of Sudanese tables today. Slow-cooked fava beans, seasoned with cumin, garlic, and a hint of chili, are piled generously into a crusty roll with peppery arugula, ripe tomato, and a drizzle of cool yogurt sauce.
The beans are earthy and substantial, the kind of food that has sustained workers and travellers for millennia. Each bite is hearty without being heavy, the warmth of the spices balanced by the fresh greens and the cool tang of the sauce. This is ancient nourishment made new, a sandwich with roots that reach back thousands of years and flavour that feels entirely present.
