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🫘 Harari Ful and Canjeero

ሐረሪ ፉል — Harari Ful

Harari Ful — the Jugol-style fava bean breakfast of Harar, spiced with cumin, coriander, and a touch of berbere, served with Harari canjeero. The breakfast of the ancient walled city — different from Ethiopian Ful (ETH137) in its Harari spice blend.

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30 minTotal time
10 minPrep
20 minCook
4Servings
290Calories
EasyDifficulty

Harari ful reflects the city's Arab connection — the fava bean tradition of the Arabian Peninsula adapted with the distinctive Harari spice blend.

Ingredients

Equipment: Saucepan

  • 2 cans fava beans
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves — minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • ¼ tsp berbere
  • 2 tomatoes — diced
  • ¼ cup parsley
  • 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. Warm fava beans. Half-mash.
  2. Dress with olive oil, lemon, garlic, cumin, coriander, and berbere.
  3. Top with diced tomatoes and parsley.
  4. Serve with canjeero or flatbread.

Chef Tips

  • The Harari berbere touch distinguishes this from standard ful.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Over-mashing.

The Science

See ETH137.

Nutrition (per serving)

290Calories
14gProtein
38gCarbs
10gFat
10gFiber
480mgSodium

Health Benefits

  • High plant protein.
  • Folate.
  • Olive oil healthy fats.

Cultural Note

Harari Ful is eaten inside the ancient Jugol walls, in the narrow streets that have been used for 1,000 years — the breakfast of continuity.

Storage & Serving

Storage: Refrigerate 4 days.

Reheating: Gently.

Serve with: Harari canjeero, At Harari morning gatherings

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