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Chef John's Falafel
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
750 minutes
Prepare falafel by soaking chickpeas overnight, then easily make and serve with Chef John's tahini or tzatziki sauce and pita bread.
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup dry garbanzo beans
  • 0.5 yellow onion, diced
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • oil for frying
Instructions:
  • In a spacious container, soak the garbanzo beans in cool water, ensuring they are covered by several inches. Allow them to stand for 12 to 24 hours. Then, drain the beans.
  • In a food processor, combine garbanzo beans, onion, parsley, garlic, flour, lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and cayenne pepper. Pulse until mixture is finely ground and holds together. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Preheat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
  • Shape the dough into 12 equal portions, then roll each into a ball using moistened hands.
  • Fry falafel balls in hot oil until golden and crunchy, about 5 minutes each batch. Place on a wire rack to let excess oil drain.

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