Falafel recipe: The best thing that can happen to a chickpea

We talked a while back about how, when it comes to fast food, shawarma beats the Big Mac, and the falafel recipe is no exception. Now I'm telling you, emphatically as always but without fear of being wrong, that falafel is the best thing that can happen to a chickpea. If you were a chickpea, you'd want to die turned into a falafel, I know what I'm talking about.

Imagining yourself as a chickpea is quite strange. You'd have a dry, monotonous, boring life. Even if you're accompanied, because chickpeas are never alone . Have you ever seen a chickpea alone? No. That's because God pushes but doesn't strangle. Neither does Allah.

On the other hand, imagining yourself as falafel is absolutely brilliant. For starters, you're not just accompanied, but you're one with the rest of the chickpeas. There are other cool companions who add interest, like garlic or cilantro. You're tasty, fluffy, and if you're lucky, you'll end up fulfilling many people's dream: devoured by ONUR.

The falafel recipe is very easy to make. Here are all the instructions so your chickpeas have a more than worthy end. Enjoy!

about this falafel recipe

Falafel is not only delicious, but it's also one of those hearty and filling vegetarian recipes that carnivores adore. I 've been wanting to post a good falafel recipe for a while. Mainly because it's a dish I love, but also because I've been asked to.

I found my falafel recipe on the QueSeCome.com website, where I was going to choose a dish to make. I already told you that QueSeCome.com is a company that delivers all the ingredients and instructions for cooking at home. That's how, among other recipes, my fresh ingredients for the falafel recipe and the recipe card you see on the side arrived.

The recipe is really simple, preparing in less than 40 minutes (like all the recipes on this website). And it came with a beet and tomato salad as a side dish. They were delicious! Below are several ways to combine this falafel recipe.

Ingredients

For 1 dozen

• 1 cup of cooked chickpeas (can be 1 can)
• 1 green onion
• 1 bunch of cilantro
• 1/2 cup of flour
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 lemon
• Breadcrumbs
• 1 pinch of cumin
• Oil, salt and pepper

Falafel recipe in 4 steps

It's that easy to make them

1. Place the chickpeas on a chopping board or plate and mash them with a fork or potato masher. Can you do this with a mini blender, Paulina? Of course, Marta. But I like it much better this way, as some pieces get through that are less mashed than others, and it gives a delicious texture.
2. Chop the cilantro, garlic, and spring onion. Add the mashed chickpeas, salt, pepper, and cumin. Mix well.
3. Add the lemon juice and flour. Mix well and knead with your hands until you have a dough.
4. Form the falafel balls (roughly the same size as you make meatballs) and roll them in breadcrumbs. It's important that when you make the balls, you press the dough a little with your hands so that it's compact, otherwise it will fall apart during cooking and that's it, falafel recipe. 5. Fry the falafel in plenty of hot oil, until it's golden brown all over. Paulina, can I bake them in the oven? I don't want to eat them fried? Yes, Marta, of course. Sprinkle them with a little oil because otherwise they won't turn golden brown. And that's it! You're done with your falafel recipe and you're so happy!

Serving options for falafel: I served it with a beet and tomato salad (the one QueSeCome suggested). But falafel can be served in many ways, and I also really like it with rice. A great idea is to serve it with this yogurt sauce ; it goes perfectly. And you can also serve it as an Arabic sandwich, like this homemade chicken kebab , but instead of chicken, you can add falafel balls. You'll love it that way, it's fantastic.

And this is how my falafel recipe turned out.

I also keep thinking about Onur

I'm making this recipe for quesecome.com. This week I was lucky enough to try the product and I really liked it (I'll tell you more about it above). Know, dear friends, that when I speak, I'm always truthful, so if I tell you I liked it... I mean it!

What is falafel?

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern fast food made from a mixture of chickpeas (or fava beans), fresh herbs, and spices, formed into small patties or balls. Falafel is believed to have originated in Egypt when Coptic Christians sought a substantial substitute for meat during the long periods of fasting or Lent. It has also become a popular vegan food in Egypt and throughout the Middle East.

Falafel remains a daily staple in Egypt and can be found at street vendors in almost every neighborhood. It's usually served as a sandwich with a generous drizzle of tahini and a generous helping of Mediterranean salad, along with slices of grilled or fried eggplant.

This vegan dish is made with simple, everyday ingredients, and you won't believe how easy it is. Good ingredients are key to a great falafel, so be sure to buy high-quality spices like cumin and coriander for your falafel mix. Here are some more tips...

Tips for preparing homemade falafel

Some tricks for cooking falafel

1. It's recommended to use dried chickpeas. Dried chickpeas, which have been soaked in water for 24 hours, will give you the best texture and flavor. Dried chickpeas are naturally starchy and will help your falafels stay well-formed. If you use canned chickpeas, your falafel will disintegrate in the frying oil.
2. Chill the falafel mixture. Chilling for at least 1 hour helps it shape. And the good news is you can make the falafel mixture overnight and chill it overnight.
3. Add baking powder to the falafel mixture before shaping it into balls . The baking powder helps make the falafel fluffier.
4. Fry in bubbling oil, without overcrowding the pan. For perfectly crispy falafel, unfortunately, the best option is to deep-fry it. The oil should be hot and gently bubbling, but not so hot that the falafel falls apart. If you need to, use a deep-fry thermometer (affiliate link); it should read around 375 degrees F (for my stove, that's medium-high heat).
5. 5- Once cooked, the falafel should be crispy and medium brown on the outside, and fluffy and light green on the inside.