Cookbook:Falafel

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Falafel is really a falafel ball. It is typically fried, but may also be baked. It always consists of one or more types of beans; usually fava beans or chickpeas. In some regional varieties parsley is added too.

All other ingredients may vary, depending on flavor preferences or preparation technique.

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained (480 g)
• 4 clove of garlic - peeled and sliced
• 3 tablespoons of peanut butter (42 g)
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 onion, cut into chunks
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander (0.25 g)^[1]
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (0.75 g)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (0.46 g)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (olive, sunflower or corn oil) (15 ml) for frying

Procedure

1. The night before, place the chickpeas in a bowl and cover with water (they will expand, so cover with at least a couple of inches). Drain, rinse, and dry before using. Note: this will be about 4 cups' worth, all of which gets used.
2. In a food processor or blender puree chickpeas. To the chickpeas add the other ingredients (garlic, peanut butter, green onion, onion, egg, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper and soy sauce); process until well mixed.
3. Shape into balls, using about 1 tablespoon for each.
4. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Brown balls on all sides.

References

1. ↑ http://samfusionz-recipes.tripod.com/id127.html