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Tess Makes Her Family's Favorite Crispy Falafel Recipe | Slightly Kosher

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Falafel

Cultural Context

Originating from the Middle East, falafel is a popular street food made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. It holds cultural significance as a staple in vegetarian diets and is often served in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sauces. Today, falafel is enjoyed worldwide, with variations in spices and serving styles reflecting local tastes.

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6 servings
Servings4
dried chickpeas
large white onion
4 cloves garlic
cumin
coriander
salt
cilantro
parsley
oil for frying
1

Soak dried chickpeas overnight in a bowl with about 3 inches of water covering them.

2

Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas well after 18 hours.

3

Chop half of a large white onion into quarters.

4

Peel 4 cloves of garlic, adding a fifth for fun.

5

Put a few tablespoons of cilantro and parsley into a food processor and blend until pasty and fine.

6

Add half of the chopped onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, and salt to the food processor and blend until combined.

7

Form the mixture into balls or patties for frying.

8

Heat oil in a pan for frying the falafel until hot and crispy.

9

Fry the falafel until golden brown on the outside and cooked through on the inside.

Equipment Needed

food processorpan

Dietary

vegandairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

glutensesame

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