Crispy Falafel with Tahini

Golden and crispy falafel, served with a creamy tahini sauce, perfect for a healthy Mediterranean appetizer.

Ingredients

• 250 grams Dried Chickpeas
• 1 piece Red Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 bunch Fresh Parsley
• 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
• 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
• 2 tablespoons Chickpea Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• Vegetable Oil for Frying, as needed
• 4 tablespoons Tahini
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoons Cold Water
• 1 clove Finely Minced Garlic

Directions

1. Soak the dried chickpeas in cold water for 12-24 hours. Drain and rinse. The texture should be firm, not soft.
2. Chop the onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro. The proportion of herbs is key for flavor.
3. Process the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro until a rustic texture is achieved, with some visible pieces.
4. Incorporate the spices (cumin, coriander), baking soda, chickpea flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until the dough is homogeneous.
5. Prepare the tahini: whisk tahini, lemon juice, grated garlic, and salt. Emulsify with cold water until a fluid but unctuous consistency is achieved. Adjust lemon and salt to taste.
6. Form the falafel balls firmly. You can use an ice cream scoop to ensure a uniform size.
7. Heat oil to 180°C. Fry the falafel in small batches until uniformly golden and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
8. Drain on absorbent paper. Avoid letting them cool too much before serving to maintain texture.
9. Serve the falafel hot, drizzled with tahini sauce and garnished with fresh herbs.

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