What Is Qudsieh? The Hummus-Foul Hybrid
An introduction to qudsieh, the traditional fava bean and chickpea hybrid dish, and how it anchors a shared cold mezze table at Khashoka in Richardson.
What is qudsieh?
Qudsieh (قدسية) is a traditional Levantine breakfast and mezze dish that blends creamy chickpea hummus with earthy, slow-cooked fava beans (foul medames) in a single bowl. Named after the city of Jerusalem (Al-Quds), this warm, savory hybrid is the ultimate compromise for those who cannot choose between two of the most iconic cold-plate staples of the region. At Khashoka, we serve our Qudsieh for $9.00, layering the smooth chickpeas with tender fava beans, rich sesame tahini, and a generous pour of extra virgin olive oil.
How does qudsieh differ from hummus and foul?
On a traditional Levantine breakfast table, hummus and foul medames are usually served in separate, dedicated bowls. Hummus provides a cool, velvety texture dominated by tahini and lemon, while foul is chunky, warm, garlic-forward, and deeply earthy. Qudsieh intentionally breaks the barrier between them, marrying both dips into a single, unified serving where the temperatures and textures contrast beautifully.
According to culinary features by Royal Jordanian Airlines, the dish represents a beloved street-food tradition where vendors mix the two pots together to create a quick, nourishing morning meal. When you scoop qudsieh with fresh bread, you get a bit of both worlds: the rich creaminess of the chickpeas softening the robust, seasoned fava beans.
How to build a cold-plate table around qudsieh
Because qudsieh is rich and filling, it serves as an excellent anchor for a shared cold-plate table. Instead of eating it as a solitary meal, we recommend positioning it as the warm centerpiece of a larger spread. You can pair it with a fresh, crisp vegetable plate, salted olives, and some tangy Jordanian labneh to balance the heavy, savory qualities of the fava beans and tahini. The contrast of warm beans and chilled, herbed yogurt is exactly how mornings are welcomed in Amman.
To keep the meal balanced, you can also add a bowl of our signature Hummus Khashoka to the table, allowing your guests to taste the difference between a fully integrated fava bean blend and a tomato-pickle-garnished chickpea bowl. This communal style of dining represents the very meaning of our name: the wide serving spoon that brings people together.
Where to order qudsieh in Richardson
We introduced this Jerusalem-style classic to North Texas when we opened our doors on November 4, 2025, marking the brand's first U.S. location. You can find us in south Richardson at 1057 S Sherman St, Richardson TX. We are open from Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Friday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Whether you want to sit down for a long, shared family breakfast or pick up a quick meal, you can call us at (469) 277-7477 or email Khashoka.USA@gmail.com to coordinate your order.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name qudsieh mean?
The name qudsieh derives from Al-Quds, the Arabic name for Jerusalem. It reflects the dish's historical roots in the old city's morning markets, where vendors combined fava beans and chickpeas to create a hearty, single-bowl breakfast for workers.
How is qudsieh served at Khashoka?
At our Richardson location, we serve qudsieh in a communal bowl topped with extra virgin olive oil and tahini sauce. It is prepared fresh daily and brought to the table alongside warm bread, making it an ideal anchor for a shared cold-plate spread.
