"Falafel is a traditional Arab dumpling made with raw chickpeas just hydrated, ground with garlic, onion, parsley, and aromatic spices, fried until golden. It is worth preparing at home for the incomparable external crunch and soft and aromatic green crumb."
Crispy Falafel: A Perfect Recipe
O Que Você Precisa Saber
- Strictly use raw chickpeas soaked for 8 to 12 hours; never use canned cooked chickpeas.
- Grind in the food processor until it reaches a coarse and moist sand texture that adds firmness when squeezed in the hands.
- Keep the oil temperature constant at 180 ºC to brown on the outside without soaking or burning.
Ingredients
Main Course
1 cup dried chickpeas
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup of chopped parsley
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying
Instructions
Main Course
1
Leave the chickpeas soaking in water for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse.
2
In the food processor, add the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Process until a homogeneous dough is formed.
3
Form small balls or discs with the falafel dough.
4
Heat oil in a pot to 180°C.
5
Fry the fritters in portions until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
6
Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
7
Serve hot, accompanied by tahini sauce or a fresh salad.
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Chef Tips
- Dry the drained chickpeas very well with a clean cloth before processing so as not to add water to the dough.
- Let the shaped dough rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before frying to firm the structure of the fritters.
- Shape the disks with a falafel spoon or with hands moistened in cold water without compacting too much.
Variations
- Falafel assado no forno: disponha os discos em assadeira untada com azeite e asse a 200 ºC virando na metade do tempo.
- Falafel apimentado: adicione flocos de pimenta calabresa ou 1 pimenta verde fresca picada na massa antes de moer.
- Falafel com sementes de gergelim: passe a parte externa dos bolinhos modelados em sementes de gergelim branco antes de fritar.
Substitutions
- Dried chickpeas: can be combined with hydrated peeled dried fava beans in a half-and-half proportion.
- Ground coriander: use fresh cilantro leaves crushed together with fresh parsley.
- Deep frying: bake in the air fryer at 200 ºC for 15 minutes brushing with olive oil.
How to Store
Guarde os bolinhos já fritos em recipiente com papel-toalha sob refrigeração por até 3 dias. Reaqueça na fritadeira a ar ou no forno médio para recuperar a casquinha crocante.
Can You Freeze It?
You can freeze the already shaped raw dumplings on a baking sheet until they harden and then transfer to plastic bags for up to 90 days. Fry the frozen dumplings directly in oil at 170 ºC.
What to Serve With
Serve inside pita bread with tahini and lemon-based tarator sauce, fresh tomato slices, cucumber pickles, and mint leaves. Goes very well with fattoush salad or traditional tabbouleh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I use cooked chickpeas to make falafel?
The cooked chickpea retains excess water and softens, causing the fritters to completely fall apart when they come into contact with the hot oil.
How to know if the oil has reached 180 ºC without a thermometer?
Dip the tip of a wooden toothpick into the oil; if intense and constant bubbles appear immediately, the temperature is correct.
My fritters are falling apart in the skillet, what to do?
The dough may be too wet; incorporate 1 to 2 tablespoons of chickpea flour or wheat flour to bind.
Is the recipe naturally gluten-free and vegan?
Yes, traditional falafel is 100% plant-based and contains no wheat flour, milk, or eggs in its formulation.
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