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Falafel

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This Middle-Eastern appetizer features Dried chickpeas, Baking soda, Salt, Finely minced onion, Finely minced parsley. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 18
Calories: 193.3
Description
This Middle-Eastern appetizer features Dried chickpeas, Baking soda, Salt, Finely minced onion, Finely minced parsley. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Dried chickpeas
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Finely minced onion
  • 2 tablespoon Finely minced parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
  • 2 ea Garlic cloves, mashed
Directions
  1. 1
    Pepper to taste 1 tb Lemon juice 1/8 ts Cayenne Oil for deep frying Soak chickpeas over night.
  2. 2
    Drain & put into a blender.
  3. 3
    Add baking soda & salt.
  4. 4
    Blend till you have a texture of fine breadcrumbs.
  5. 5
    Do not blend into a paste.
  6. 6
    Empty into a bowl.
  7. 7
    Add onion, cumin, coriander, garlic, pepper, lemon juice & cayenne.
  8. 8
    Mix gently with a fork.
  9. 9
    Do not pat down.
  10. 10
    Put 2" oil in a wok.
  11. 11
    Form the mixtue into 18 patties.
  12. 12
    Only shape them so that they just hold together.
  13. 13
    Put into hot oil & fry until they are redish brown on both sides.
  14. 14
    Drain on paper towels.
  15. 15
    Serve hot with tahini sauce stuffed in pita.
  16. 16
    "The Hamilton Spectator", August, 1993

Nutrition Facts

Servings 18

Amount Per Serving
Calories 193.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.3g4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4889.5mg204%
Total Carbohydrate 36.7g13%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g28%
Sugars 4.7g
Protein 9.2g19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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