
πͺπ¬ EgyptCatalog recipe
Egypt's falafel, made of fava not chickpea β herb-green inside, coated in sesame, fried to a shattering crust.
For 6 servings.
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Grind soaked (raw) favas with herbs, onion, garlic and cumin into a coarse green paste.
π‘ Raw soaked beans, never canned β cooked beans disintegrate in the oil.
Rest the mix 30 minutes; add a pinch of baking soda just before frying.
Shape patties, press sesame onto both faces, fry at 175Β°C until deep brown.
Stuff into pita with tomatoes and tahini.
Egypt insists β correctly β that falafel began here as ta'ameya, possibly with Coptic Christians seeking Lent protein. The interior is green with herbs; brown inside means you're somewhere else.
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