Ful Medames

Ful medames is one of the most famous stews in the world. Hence, it lands on number 9 in this list. Ful medames is made with cooked fava beans, cumin, and olive oil. Sometimes, you can spice up the traditional recipe a little by adding chile pepper, lemon juice, onion, garlic, or chopped parsley. In most cases, ful medames are served in a big metal jug.

This dish is so popular that it is even regarded as a national treasure in Egypt. Northern towns such as Gizah and Cairo are places where its popularity level is unmatched.. Ful medames are also common in Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines.

Since this list is about Syrian food, you can guess that Ful medames also garners lots of love in Syria as well. To be more precise, Ful medames is a popular morning meal in Syria, served with warm pita bread. Fava beans, freshly sliced tomatoes, and parsley are used in this recipe - along with a liberal drizzle of Tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice.