CHEF JOHN'S FALAFEL
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
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
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Luhle Toto
[email protected]I've never made falafel before, but this recipe made it easy. The falafel turned out great and I will definitely be making them again.
Kourtney lachelle Tate
[email protected]These falafel were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.
Nicole Zion
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of falafel, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The falafel were crispy and flavorful, and the tahini sauce was delicious.
Melissa Ann Brod
[email protected]The falafel were good, but I thought they were a bit too oily.
Brysone Mandela
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. These falafel were a great find. They're easy to make and they're packed with flavor.
Kaylee Anderson
[email protected]These falafel were amazing! I loved the combination of spices and the tahini sauce was the perfect complement.
DeShayne Hall
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my falafel didn't turn out crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
nathaniel kewanyama
[email protected]The falafel were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Gaju Audrey
[email protected]I've made falafel before, but this recipe is by far the best. The falafel were so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Bastiaan van Oossanen
[email protected]These falafel were delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.
MR minecraft 69
[email protected]Chef John's falafel recipe is a keeper! The falafel turned out crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, just like I like them. I served them with tahini sauce, hummus, and pita bread, and they were a hit with my family.