باكَلة

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باكَلة

Pronounced [BAGILLA]

الباقلاء. يستعمل في عدة أكلات عراقية مثل تشريب الباقلاء, تمن باقلاء, مرقة الباقلاء, فول مدمس.

Broad or Fava beans.

also a breakfast dish that can be preaperd as follows

1 pound dried broad beans
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
1 or 2 (depending on taste) garlic cloves - crushed
1 chili pepper - chopped (optional) 
In a large container, cover the beans completely with water and soak them overnight.

The following day, remove the beans from the water and transfer to a large sauce pan. Cover the beans with FRESH water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook - stirring often - until beans are mashing easily.

Drain the beans and transfer to a bowl. Add all remaining ingredients. Mix and mash with a fork to create a thick paste. 

Bigilla is best served warm. It makes an excellent hummus-style dip for pita.


For breakfast, serve bigilla over torn pieces of pita and top with a soft-boiled egg (or fried egg if prefered).