Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Falafel
Chef's Menu Description
An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.
Ingredients
- • 250g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- • 1 onion, quartered
- • 4 cloves garlic
- • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- • 2 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp ground coriander
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- • 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the chickpeas in plenty of cold water for 12 to 24 hours, then drain well.
2
Phase 2
Pulse the chickpeas with the onion, garlic, and parsley to a coarse, sandy paste, not a puree.
3
Phase 3
Mix in the cumin, coriander, and salt, then refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the bicarbonate of soda just before shaping.
5
Phase 5
With wet hands, form small balls and flatten them slightly into patties.
6
Phase 6
Deep-fry at 180C in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until deep golden brown.
7
Phase 7
Drain briefly and serve hot with tahini sauce.