HOW TO MAKE FALAFEL
Ready to learn how to make authentic falafel from scratch? My family's secret recipe for the Best Authentic Falafel, made with chickpeas, fresh herb, and spices is all you need! Be sure to check out the complete step-by-step tutorial, important tips for baking or frying falafel. And watch the video just above. What's your favorite way to enjoy falafel? I love them in warm pita sandwiches with tahini sauce or hummus, along with my lazy Mediterranean tomato and cucumber salad. But you can enjoy it alongside other plates or as part of a mezze spread (lots of ideas below!)
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- (One day in advance) Place the dried chickpeas and baking soda in a large bowl filled with water to cover the chickpeas by at least 2 inches. Soak overnight for 18 hours (longer if the chickpeas are still too hard). When ready, drain the chickpeas completely and pat them dry.
- Add the chickpeas, herbs, onions, garlic and spices to the large bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade. Run the food processor 40 seconds at a time until all is well combined forming a the falafel mixture.
- Transfer the falafel mixture to a container and cover tightly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or (up to one whole night) until ready to cook.
- Just before frying, add the baking powder and sesame seeds to the falafel mixture and stir with a spoon.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of the falafel mixture and form into patties (1/2 inch in thickness each). It helps to have wet hands as you form the patties.
- Fill a medium saucepan 3 inches up with oil. Heat the oil on medium-high until it bubbles softly. Carefully drop the falafel patties in the oil, let them fry for about 3 to 5 minutes or so until crispy and medium brown on the outside. Avoid crowding the falafel in the saucepan, fry them in batches if necessary.
- Place the fried falafel patties in a colander or plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Serve falafel hot next to other small plates; or assemble the falafel patties in pita bread with tahini or hummus, arugula, tomato and cucumbers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Sugar 0.1 g, Sodium 131.1 mg, Fat 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
FALAFEL RECIPE
One of the incredible street foods of the Middle Eastern world, this falafel recipe is the authentic one to try.
Provided by Chef Tariq
Categories Mezze
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Soak chickpeas overnight in a generous amount of water.
- Drain chickpeas and add to a food processor.
- Add all other ingredients to the chickpeas.
- Process until well mixed and mixture resembles coarse wet sand.
- Use a falafel scooper or shape into balls using your hands.
- Deep fry until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve while hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 109 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MY FAVORITE SANDWICH - MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE
Pita bread, Recipe #339204 , Recipe #232941... nothing can be better. I eat this for breakfast when I can. I love it with my mom's Recipe #339166!
Provided by ThatSouthernBelle
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2m
Yield 1 Pita, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat pita until warm.
- Smear with hummus then pile on the tabouli and peppers.
- Fold and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.9, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 512.3, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 10.6
GREEK FETA CHEESE SPREAD (HTIPITI)
Make and share this Greek Feta Cheese Spread (Htipiti) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In food processor, combine cheese, oil, lemon juice, garlic, green onions, tomatoes and red peppers.
- Blend well to form a nice smooth paste.
- If too thick, thin with a little more oil.
- Serve with pita bread, crackers or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 10.7, Sodium 205.2, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 2.2
FEZ CARROTS
Carrots rich and sweet, a Moroccan side dish that goes well with middle eastern-style dishes. Very quick to make. If you don't like the idea of combining raisins with carrots, leave them out--it will still taste good. To feed more people, just add a carrot per person. I also like to make this for holiday meals sometimes, because they seem a little "special."
Provided by echo echo
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the carrots through nutmeg in a saucepan and cook over low heat until tender.
- Stir in the raisins and brown sugar.
- Cook another 1/2 minute, stirring gently to warm through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.2, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 148.7, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 21.1, Protein 1.4
CHICKEN WITH BULGUR
Make and share this Chicken with Bulgur recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix together the salt, cinnamon, allspice, and pepper; rub mixture into chicken (you can remove the skin from the chicken, if you like).
- In a heavy, wide frying pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook, turning, until all sides are browned.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside; discard the pan drippings but do not wipe out the pan.
- Melt the butter in the pan you cooked the chicken in; add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft.
- Add the uncooked bulgur and currants and stir to coat well with butter.
- Spread the bulgur mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan; place the chicken pieces on top.
- Pour the water, then the broth, over the chicken.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake in a 375 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until juices run clear and bulgur has absorbed all liquid.
- Garnish with sprinkled parsley and mint and serve.
SIZZLING FLANK STEAK MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE
From an unknown cookbook that states that this goes well with cinnamon rice. Can be either grilled or broiled.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Southwest Asia (middle East)
Time 8h15m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix all marinade ingredients in a shallow baking dish.
- Add the meat, turning once to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning the meat occasionally.
- Remove the meat from the marinade, reserving the marinade.
- Grill meat to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium.
- Transfer the meat to a platter and let stand about 5 minuted to stabilize juices.
- Meanwhile, strain marinade into a small saucepan and dicard the solids.
- Bring the marinade to a boil over high heat, 3-5 minutes.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Cut meat on the diagonal into thin slices and pour marinade over the meat. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.8, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 68.5, Sodium 295.1, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 22.4
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