IRAQI LAYERED FRESH FAVA BEAN/BROAD BEANS & RICE
This is another "layered" (m'tubuq) rice dish from Iraq. It's a little work cleaning the fava beans but it can be done while watching TV. Very tasty! The recipe is a high source of protein with or without meat. I make it w/o meat (if you prefer meat, it should be lamb). Since I've never really measured, the amounts are approximate and I use a rice cooker but it's not necessary, just convenient. You can replace the fava beans with baby lima beans if fava isn't available. Fava beans are so much tastier than lima beans, though. You should be able to find them at a produce market or Middle East grocery store. I buy the fresh and double peel them, i.e. remove the large cottony outer pod then remove the shell or skin around each bean. They are also available canned and ready to cook but I still take off the little thin shell around each one.
Provided by Hudakore
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- If using a rice cooker, measure the amount of water for the rice only then add and mix all ingredients together. If using a conventional pot, mix all ingredients together and cover with water that measures about the width of a finger above the rice line. Cover, bring to a boil, lower heat and allow to steam for about 1/2 hour. You can check the rice and beans for doneness.
- Traditionally, when the rice is half cooked, it's divided in half, the mung beans and onions are laid on the bottom half and the rest of the rice is then laid on top (hence "m'tubuq" meaning "layered". Cover again and continue to steam.
- Serve with dollops of plain yogurt or date syrup (dibis).
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Ali Chauhan
c@yahoo.comOverall, I really enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to enjoy fresh fava beans and broad beans.
Nkosingiphile Mkhize
n-mkhize68@aol.comThis dish was a bit too time-consuming for a weeknight meal. I think I would save it for a special occasion.
Md Jubayer
m.j@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of fava beans, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the beans were cooked perfectly.
Shaban Muhammad
m.s@hotmail.comThis dish was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the colorful layers of beans and rice.
Martha Claypoole
m@hotmail.co.ukI loved the fresh herbs in this dish. They really added a lot of flavor.
Aashiq Tazz
at34@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time.
Kennedy Kathurima
k.k@gmail.comI wasn't sure how the fava beans and broad beans would taste together, but they were surprisingly delicious. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Ruby Garcia
garcia.ruby@gmail.comThis dish was a great way to use up leftover rice. It's a simple but satisfying meal.
TERESA MWANGO
t70@aol.comI loved the crispy layer of rice at the bottom of the dish. It was the perfect contrast to the soft and creamy beans.
Curly Queen
curly.queen@hotmail.frThis dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would use less oil next time.
Joy Bukata97
joy@hotmail.comI had some trouble finding fava beans and broad beans, but I was able to substitute them with other beans. The dish still turned out great.
Bright Msipha
b_msipha@gmail.comThis dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.
DJASSER DZ
d-d@aol.comI love the use of fresh fava beans and broad beans in this dish. It's a great way to showcase these delicious seasonal vegetables.
Pramod Bam
bam_p@hotmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
elizabeth piper
elizabeth@yahoo.comI wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were well-balanced and the textures were interesting.
Mughal YT
mughal@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth the effort. The end result was a delicious and hearty meal.
Grant Hageman
grant.hageman@gmail.comI loved the unique flavor combination of the fava beans, broad beans, and rice. It was a great way to enjoy these seasonal vegetables.
Iqra Khokhar
khokhar@hotmail.comThis Iraqi layered fava bean and broad bean dish was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked to perfection.