Ffffffffalafel! Recipe

Name: Ffffffffalafel!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups dried garbanzo beans; 1 bunch parsley; 1 white onion, cut into chunks; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 1 -2 tablespoon cumin powder; 1 -2 tablespoon ground coriander; ½ tablespoon salt; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons red sumaq (or purple sumak); safflower oil (for frying) or peanut oil (for frying); 1 cup tahini paste; ¼ cup fresh parsley; 4 medium tomatoes, diced very small; ¼ cup lemon juice; 1 garlic clove; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

4 cups dried garbanzo beans
1 bunch parsley
1 white onion, cut into chunks
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 -2 tablespoon cumin powder
1 -2 tablespoon ground coriander
½ tablespoon salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons red sumaq (or purple sumak)
safflower oil (for frying) or peanut oil (for frying)
1 cup tahini paste
¼ cup fresh parsley
4 medium tomatoes, diced very small
¼ cup lemon juice
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon salt

1
Soak the garbanzo beans overnight, but no longer than 12 hours.
2
Drain well and set aside.
3
Prepare the tahini sauce and set aside.
4
In a food processor, process the fresh parsley first, then add the onion and chickpeas, processing until smooth.
5
Next add the pepper, cumin, coriander, salt, garlic and sumak.
6
Process until mixed well.
7
Remove mixture to a large bowl.
8
Pour the oil into a heavy pot to a depth of 2 inches.
9
Heat to 375 degrees.
10
To see if oil is ready to fry the falafel, drop a small amount of the garbanzo mixture into the hot oil, if it sizzles immediately the pan is ready.
11
Form the mixture into patties, about 1/4 cup for each patty.
12
(I usually oil my hands to form the patties.)
13
Cook in the oil a few at a time until the outside of the patty forms a golden crust.
14
(The directions offer the suggestion that some cooks poke a hole using a straw or chopstick in the falafel patty before frying to allow the heat to penetrate the center of the patty for ideal frying.
15
).
16
Drain the cooked patties on paper towels before serving.
17
The patties can also be pan fried using less oil and by flattening the patties a little with a spatula to help in frying them thoroughly.
18
Serve with the accompanying tahini sauce.
19
These are delicious on their own or filled inside of pita bread or tortillas.

591

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups dried garbanzo beans, 1 bunch parsley, 1 white onion, cut into chunks, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Ffffffffalafel! 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ffffffffalafel!

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