Naturally, we’re big falafel fans at Naf. There’s nothing better than that crispy, golden brown exterior wrapped around an herby protein-packed chickpea interior. Today, Chef Pat shows us how to make an at-home version: the falafel fritter! Watch the video to see his tips and tricks, and see the full falafel fritter recipe (and more) below to make your own!
Falafel Fritter Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chickpeas, dried and soaked
- 1/3 bunch cilantro
- 1/2 jalapeno
- 1/4 yellow onion
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1 TBL warm water
- 1/3 cup flour
- As needed, canola oil
Instructions:
- Preheat a 350 degree oven.
- Combine chickpeas, cilantro, jalapeno, onion and garlic in a food processor.
- Separately combine dry spices and baking soda then add water, mix into a slurry and pour over the other ingredients.
- Pulse for 10 seconds, open the lid and push the ingredients down off the side walls and repeat twice.
- Scoop into a bowl and fold the flour in.
- Preheat a thin layer of oil into the bottom of a skillet over medium high heat.
- Form the batter into ½ inch thick round patties and carefully place in the oil for 1 minute.
- Flip over and repeat for 1 minute, pan frying both sides to golden brown.
- Place the seared patties on a cookie tray and bake for 20 minutes.
Tahini Citrus Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 TBL lemon juice
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk thoroughly.
- Enjoy!
Lime Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 TBL honey
- 2 TBL cilantro, fresh
- 1/2 tsp garlic, raw
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup blended oil
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients (except oil) in a blender, pulse until liquified.
- Set the blender on medium and slowly add oil.
- Enjoy!