ISRAELI FALAFEL

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Provided by Michael Skibitcky

Categories     Food Processor     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Chickpea     Deep-Fry     Vegan     Coriander     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 20 balls or disks

Number Of Ingredients 27

For tahini sauce
1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For falafel
1 cup dried chickpeas, refrigerated overnight in water to cover by 2 inches, then drained, or 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
1 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
To serve
5 to 6 pita breads, top 1/3 cut off each
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
Pickled turnip*
Mango amba (pickle)*
Harissa hot sauce
*Available from ethnicgrocer.com

Steps:

  • Make tahini sauce
  • In food processor or blender, combine all ingredients and 1/4 cup water. Process into smooth paste. (DO AHEAD: Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated, covered, up to 1 day.)
  • Make falafel
  • In food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, red pepper flakes, and baking soda. Pulse just until finely chopped and crumbly (mixture will resemble wet bread crumbs; do not overprocess into paste, or balls will be heavy). (DO AHEAD: Mixture can be made ahead and refrigerated, covered, up to 1 day.)
  • In large shallow skillet over moderately high heat, heat 3 inches oil until thermometer registers 350°F.
  • Using 2 teaspoons or falafel scoop, form mixture into approximately 1-inch-diameter balls or disks. Working in batches of 5, lower carefully into hot oil and fry, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat to fry remaining falafel, returning oil to 350°F between each batch.

Elix Derock
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I've never made falafel before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The falafel were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the flavor was perfect. I served them with hummus and pita bread, and they were a hu


Bash Abdul
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These falafel were delicious! I loved the combination of spices, and the tahini sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Np gamar
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I'm not a huge fan of falafel, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The falafel were crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce was delicious.


Keira Karyme
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These falafel were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. Next time, I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time.


M_A_S Status
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I've made falafel a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The falafel were so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Matthew Lloyd
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These falafel were amazing! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the flavor was perfect. I served them with tahini sauce, hummus, and pita bread, and they were a huge hit with my family.


Jayzan Said
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I'm not a huge fan of falafel, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The falafel were crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce was delicious.


Diaz Lawrence
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These falafel were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I might have used too much oil when frying them. Next time, I'll try using less oil.


Lwazi lwaRh
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The falafel are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The tahini sauce is also delicious.


Ali Azan
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These falafel were really good! I especially liked the tahini sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Juliet Mensah
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love these falafel. They're so flavorful and satisfying. I often make them for lunch or dinner, and they're always a hit.


Charles Zuzeo
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These falafel were a bit bland for my taste. I think I might have used too much parsley. Next time, I'll try using less parsley and more cumin.


Aishath Zeesha
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I've never made falafel before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The falafel were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the flavor was perfect. I served them with hummus and pita bread, and they were a hu


Umair Chuhan
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These falafel were delicious! I loved the combination of spices, and the tahini sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Tariq Luthor
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I'm not a huge fan of falafel, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The falafel were crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce was delicious.


Dolon Saha
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These falafel were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. Next time, I'll try cooking them for a shorter amount of time.


Catherine Byrne
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I've made falafel a few times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The falafel were so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


ogechi otada
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These falafel were amazing! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the flavor was perfect. I served them with tahini sauce, hummus, and pita bread, and they were a huge hit with my family.