CHEF JOHN'S FALAFEL

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Unlike most of America's other favorite fast foods, falafel is rarely attempted at home, which is a shame, since it's very simple to do, and even a relative novice like me can get some very decent results. One word of warning: you do need to know you're going to have a craving for this a full day before you actually want to eat it.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 12h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup dry garbanzo beans
½ yellow onion, diced
½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or more as needed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
oil for frying

Steps:

  • Place garbanzo beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 12 to 24 hours. Drain.
  • 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.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Divide dough into 12 portions and roll each with moistened hands into a ball.
  • Working in batches, cook falafel balls in hot oil until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 646.4 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Furqan Bhutta
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time, and these falafel are so easy to make.


Kazi Abdul hakim
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one is definitely a winner.


Richie Rich
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These falafel are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Mahalit Udakumara
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I've never had falafel before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was delicious!


Borris Johnson
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I'm not a huge fan of falafel, but this recipe has changed my mind. They're so good!


BiLaL KaKaR
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The tahini sauce is a must-have. It really completes the dish.


AngelinBluejeans Imvu
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Pak Army Boy
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These falafel are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're healthy and packed with flavor.


Kat Cabe
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've tried it with different herbs and spices, and it always turns out great.


Abby Lemaster
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The falafel turned out a bit dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Gela Tekeba
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The result is delicious and authentic. Highly recommend!


Military Karen
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I've tried many falafel recipes, this one is definitely a keeper. The addition of fresh herbs really takes it to the next level.


Sandee
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Falafel came out amazing! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Perfect with the tahini sauce.


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