Lebanon: Falafel

 Have you ever wondered how they make those delicious falafels inside Shawarma wraps? Those crispy, scrumptious bites? Well, you have come to the right place [and just in time]. <Disclaimer, the following recipe was generated through ChatGPT> Any comments [and commentary] and remarks are the blogger's own. Images are through CanvaPro. 

Today, I am sharing a recipe for Lebanese Falafels.

Lebanese Falafels: ChatGPT explains what Lebanese Falafels are: "Lebanese falafel is a popular Middle Eastern street food made from ground chickpeas mixed with herbs, spices, and onions, then deep-fried to a crispy golden brown. It's typically served in a pita bread sandwich with vegetables and tahini sauce. Lebanese falafel is a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian or vegan option that's enjoyed worldwide."

Falafel Ingredients: 

1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 small onion, finely chopped 

2 cloves of garlic, minced 

2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, chopped 

1 teaspoon of cumin 

1/2 teaspoon of coriander 

1/2 teaspoon of salt 

1/4 teaspoon of black pepper 

1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional) 

1/4 cup of flour 

1 teaspoon of baking powder 

Vegetable oil, for frying 

Instructions: 

1 In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Pulse until the mixture is coarsely ground and well combined. 

2 Add the flour and baking powder to the mixture and pulse until the mixture is well combined and has a dough-like consistency. 

3 Using a tablespoon, shape the mixture into small balls or patties. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. 

4 Fry the falafel in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

5 Enjoy!

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