Traditional Falafels

Main Dishes | Jewish cuisine

⏳ Time

30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Traditional falafels

Ingredients

Chickpea - 1 cup
Activated Baking Soda - ½ teaspoon
Leek - 1 piece
Parsley - 2.5 oz
Garlic - 3 cloves
Meyer Lemon Juice - 1 tablespoon
Ground Cumin - 1 teaspoon
Salt - ½ teaspoon
Ground Black Pepper - ¼ teaspoon
Barbecue sauce - ¼ teaspoon
Vegetable Oil - 2 cups

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Pour the chickpeas and ½ teaspoon of baking soda into a large bowl, add 3 to 4 cups of water. Let soak for 24 hours. Drain the water.

Step 2

Combine the chickpeas, the remaining ⅓ teaspoon of baking soda, leek, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper, and hot sauce (to taste) in a food processor bowl. Process for 30 seconds to 1 minute until a paste forms.

Step 3

Form a tight ball from 1 teaspoon of the mixture, squeezing out excess moisture, and place it on a plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

Step 4

Heat the oil to 180°C (356°F) in a skillet over medium heat. Place 12 falafel balls and fry for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown on the other side. Transfer to a paper towel to remove excess oil. Repeat with the remaining balls.