Ful Medames is a fava bean breakfast dish that is popular in Sudan. It is prepared in large quantities for the holy month of Ramadan and eaten before sunrise to prepare for daytime fasting. Ful Medames is believed to have originated in Egypt but is considered to be Sudan’s national dish.

Egyptian falafel refers to fried croquettes made mainly of fava beans. This traditional Egyptian dish is prepared in homes and sold as street food.