🇪🇬 Egypt cuisine · #3
Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)
Time40 min
Serves6
Ingredients12
Egyptian falafel is made from split fava beans rather than chickpeas, so it is bright green inside and crunchy outside, often coated with sesame.
Ingredients
Method
- Drain the beans well and pat dry.
- Blitz in a food processor with onion, garlic and herbs to a smooth green paste.
- Season with cumin, coriander and salt and chill for 30 minutes.
- Just before frying, mix in the baking soda.
- Shape small patties and coat with sesame.
- Deep-fry until golden and serve with tahini and bread.