Falafel Recipe
Fried chickpea balls served with tahini sauce.
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Ingredients
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Falafel Ingredients
Tahini Sauce Ingredients
Method
Falafel Preparation
- 1
Soak the chickpeas
In a large bowl, cover the dried chickpeas with water and let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- 2
- 3
Add flour
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- 4
Shape the falafel
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls or patties, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 5
Heat the oil
In a deep pot or a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 6
Fry the falafel
Carefully drop the falafel balls into the hot oil in batches. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Tahini Sauce Preparation
- 7
Prepare the tahini sauce
In a small bowl, combine the tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, water, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add more water until desired consistency is reached.