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Street Food Paradise in Syria!! $1 FALAFEL MOUNTAIN SANDWICH in Aleppo, Syria!!

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Falafel Mountain Sandwich

Cultural Context

Originating from the Levant region, falafel is a beloved street food made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, often served in pita bread. The Falafel Mountain Sandwich showcases the vibrant flavors of the Middle East, combining crispy falafel with fresh vegetables and rich sauces. Today, falafel has gained global popularity, with variations appearing in many countries, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

SyrianSYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
12 falafel balls
4 pita breads
1 cup hummus
1/4 cup tahini sauce
1 cucumber, sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 cups lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup pickles, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon spices (cumin, coriander, etc.)
2 tablespoons chili sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

falafel

🥗Healthier: baked falafel

💰Cheaper: chickpea patties

Baked falafel reduces oil use, while chickpea patties are more economical.

tahini sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt sauce

💰Cheaper: mayo

Yogurt sauce is lower in calories, while mayo is often cheaper.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbreads

Whole wheat pita offers more fiber, while flatbreads can be less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

1

Prepare falafel according to local street vendor instructions until golden brown.

2

Warm pita bread on a grill until pliable.

3

Spread hummus generously inside the warm pita.

4

Drizzle tahini sauce over the hummus.

5

Layer in sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce to taste.

6

Add pickles and sliced onion for extra crunch.

7

Sprinkle chopped parsley over the filling for freshness.

8

Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice for flavor.

9

Add garlic and spices to taste, mixing well.

10

Top with chili sauce for heat, if desired.

11

Fold the pita to enclose the filling, creating a sandwich.

12

Serve immediately while warm.

Cooking Techniques

fryingassembling

Equipment Needed

skilletmixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

glutensesame

Also Known As

Falafel WrapFalafel PitaFalafel Sandwich

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