Best 3 Fava Bean Fritters Recipes
**Bite-Sized Delights: A Culinary Journey into Fava Bean Fritters**
Fava bean fritters, also known as ta'amiya or falafel, are delectable Middle Eastern delicacies that have captivated taste buds for centuries. These deep-fried patties, crafted from fava beans or chickpeas, embark on a culinary odyssey, carrying the essence of the Mediterranean to every corner of the world. Join us as we explore a collection of enticing fava bean fritter recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish. From classic Egyptian ta'amiya to innovative vegan options, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
FAVA BEAN FRITTERS
I've been fascinated by Middle Eastern foods and flavors from a very young age. I love their spices and sauces made with tahini, a sort of butter made from sesame seeds that can turn any ordinary dish into extraordinary. I always take advantage of sales at the supermarket, and whenever fava beans go on sale, I make sure to stock up so I can make these light and crunchy bites. These delicate fava bean fritters are a take on falafel but much lighter because they're not made with chickpeas. To save time, leave everything ready for the dough, and the sauce can also be made a day in advance.
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the fava fritters: Cook the fava beans in salted boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and cool.
- In a food processor, add fava beans, parsley, cilantro, salt, pepper, garlic and onion. Process until it looks like a puree and the herbs are completely processed and mixed in. Pour into a bowl and add flour. Use a spoon to mix well.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan. Take a little of the fava mixture at a time and shape it into small balls. Fry for a few minutes until golden, but you should still see a few green parts. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
- For tahini sauce: Add tahini, water, garlic, lemon juice and salt to the food processor and process until you have a smooth sauce. You can add a little more water, a spoonful at a time, to make the sauce a little thinner.
- Place the fritters on a plate, insert toothpicks on top and serve with a side of sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
FAVA BEAN FRITTERS
Favas are combined with pecorino cheese, parsley, breadcrumbs, and eggs, and transformed into crisp fritters.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the fava beans, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Drain beans, and transfer to the ice bath. Remove from ice bath, and peel and discard inner skins from beans.
- Place beans in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer beans to a medium bowl, add the cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, eggs, and cream, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Shape mixture into 2-inch patties.
- In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 6 patties, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and patties. Serve warm.
SPICY FAVA BEAN FRITTERS WITH LEMON MINTED YOGURT
Steps:
- These fritters make a delicious snack. They not only taste awesome but they look amazing - dark and crunchy on the outside, bright green and soft inside! They're simple to make, and the spiciness just makes them work. This dish is best made with early season, fresh-as-a-daisy, pastel-green fava beans. Or you can use frozen fava beans - simply defrost them and pinch off the skins.
- Boil any larger white-skinned fava beans for 30 seconds, then drain. When cool, pinch their skins off - they'll taste less bitter if you do this. Now whiz the cilantro and half the mint in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper, and then add the spices, chile, fava beans and lemon zest and whiz until finely chopped (stopping once or twice to scrape the mixture off the sides). Sprinkle in the flour and pulse for a few seconds. Don't add any more flour or the mixture will become too dry.
- Get a large saucepan and pour in the vegetable oil until it's 2 to 3 inches deep. Be careful - keep kids and pets away, and make sure the handle isn't sticking out so you don't accidentally catch it and spill the hot oil. Heat the oil. To check whether it's hot enough for frying, drop in the piece of potato - as soon as it sizzles and floats to the top, you're in business. Remove the potato and discard it.
- Cover a plate with a sheet of waxed paper. Scoop up a small amount of the fava bean mixture and either use your hands or 2 spoons to shape it into little rounds, then put them onto the plate. When they're all done, carefully lower 1of them into the hot oil with a slotted spoon and fry until crispy brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. When you've got the hang of it, fry the rest of them - they should all fit into the pan at the same time but, if not, simply do in batches.
- For the lemon minted yogurt, squeeze half the lemon juice into the yogurt. Pick and chop the rest of your the leaves and stir them in, adding salt and pepper, to taste. Dress your salad leaves with a squeeze of lemon juice and some olive oil.
- Sprinkle the fritters with salt and serve with the lemon minted yogurt, the dressed salad leaves and some pickled chilies.
Tips:
- Choose the right beans: Fresh, young fava beans are best for this recipe. Avoid beans that are too mature, as they will be tough and less flavorful.
- Blanch the beans: Blanching the beans helps to remove their skins and make them easier to digest. To blanch the beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Drain the beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Mash the beans: Once the beans are cool, mash them with a fork or potato masher until they are mostly smooth. You can leave some small chunks of beans for texture, if desired.
- Add flavorings: Add your desired flavorings to the mashed beans. This could include garlic, onion, herbs, spices, or cheese. Be sure to taste the mixture and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Form the fritters: Use your hands to form the mashed bean mixture into small, flat patties. You can also use a cookie scoop to make uniform fritters.
- Cook the fritters: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a little oil or butter to the skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the fritters and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Conclusion:
Fava bean fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for using up fresh fava beans, and they can be flavored to your liking. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as hummus, tzatziki, or aioli.
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