A Book of Mediterranean Food

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perhaps you have added too much
liquid the breadcrumbs should help
to absorb it. Serve on very hot
plates, with plenty of young red
wine, and perhaps a green salad
and a good cheese to finish the
meal.


FOOL or EGYPTIAN BROWN BEANS


Fool (brown beans) are the
staple food of the Egyptian
peasant. 1 lb of these beans and 6
tablespoons of red lentils are
washed and put into an earthen or
copper casserole with 3 cups of
water. This is brought to the boil
and then left for hours and hours –

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