Breakfast: فول مدمس (Foul Moudammas) – Breakfast: Stewed Fava Beans

Breakfast فول مدمس is a hearty bowl of fava beans simmered with garlic, lemon, and olive oil. At MUNCH CLASSES, you’ll learn how to stew, mash, and season this Levantine comfort food.

Foul is a breakfast of the people — sold from carts, cafés, and home kitchens. The proverb “فول الصبح، صحة ومفتاح اليوم” (“Foul in the morning is health and a key to the day”) reflects its energizing simplicity. At MUNCH CLASSES, we explore how foul became a symbol of resilience and nourishment.