Chef johns falafel –Are you ready to take your taste buds on a wild adventure? Buckle up, because we’re diving into the delightful world of falafel! Imagine crispy, golden-brown orbs of chickpea goodness that dance right off your plate and into your heart. This fab recipe will have you feeling like a culinary wizard in no time. Let’s roll up those sleeves and get cooking!
Joan Nathan’s Falafel Recipe
First things first, let’s check out this beauty!
Ingredients
Gather your grocery list, because we’re about to whip up some magic! Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
Let’s get this falafel party started!
- First, soak those chickpeas in water for about 8 hours. They’re going to thank you later when they become tender and ready for action!
- Once the chickpeas have soaked and swollen, drain them and toss them into a food processor with the onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Give it a whirl until everything is finely blended but not mushy. Remember, we’re not making a smoothie here!
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This helps everything come together like a perfect band of flavors!
- Time to fry! Heat about an inch of oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. While that’s getting hot, shape the falafel mix into small balls or patties. The size is up to you, but let’s be real, the bigger the falafel, the more fun!
- Once the oil is hot (test it by dropping a tiny piece of the mixture in to see if it sizzles), carefully add in your falafel balls. Fry each side for about 3-4 minutes until they turn golden brown and delicious.
- Remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Let them cool for a second—if you can resist that golden temptation!
And there you have it! A plate full of crispy, tasty, and utterly satisfying falafel. These little wonders are perfect in a pita, on a salad, or just on their own while you binge-watch your favorite show. Enjoy your culinary creation!