Chef John'S Falafel Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry garbanzo beans; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 4 cloves minced garlic; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or more as needed; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; oil for frying

Servings: persons

1 cup dry garbanzo beans
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or more as needed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
oil for frying

1
Place garbanzo beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 12 to 24 hours. Drain.
2
Blend garbanzo beans, onion, parsley, garlic, flour, lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and cayenne pepper together in a food processor, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until mixture is finely ground and holds together when pressed. Transfer garbanzo mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors blend, 1 to 2 hours.
3
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Divide dough into 12 portions and roll each with moistened hands into a ball.
5
Working in batches, cook falafel balls in hot oil until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry garbanzo beans, 1/2 yellow onion, diced, 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 4 cloves minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Falafel falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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