Falafel Station Recipe
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Ingredients
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Falafel Ingredients
Tahini Sauce Ingredients
Serving Suggestions
Method
Falafel Preparation
- 1
Soak Chickpeas
Place 1 cup of dried chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with water. Let soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 2
Drain Chickpeas
After soaking, drain the chickpeas and rinse them well under cold running water.
- 3
Blend Ingredients
Add the drained chickpeas, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and flour to the food processor. Blend until a coarse mixture forms.
- 4
Chill Mixture
Scoop the blended mixture into a bowl, cover, and place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- 5
Heat Oil
Pour 2 cups of vegetable oil into a deep frying pan and heat over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- 6
Shape Falafel
Using your hands, form the chilled falafel mixture into small balls or patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 7
Fry Falafel
Carefully place the falafel balls into the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
- 8
Drain Falafel
Once golden brown, remove the falafel from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Tahini Sauce Preparation
- 9
Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, add 0.5 cup of tahini, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons of water, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Whisk until smooth.
- 10
Adjust Sauce Consistency
If the tahini sauce is too thick, add additional water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach desired consistency.
Assembling the Dish
- 11
Warm Pita
Place the pita bread in a dry skillet over low heat or wrap in foil and warm in the oven for 5-10 minutes.
- 12
