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Falafel<\/strong>\u00a0are delicious balls of chickpea and herb goodness that you find in Middle Eastern cooking. Naturally vegan and vegetarian, falafel are great in wraps, pitas, sandwiches and salads. Today, I\u2019ll share how to make both\u00a0fried falafel and baked falafel.\u00a0<\/strong>You choose your favorite!<\/p>\n

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\u201c*Note: While this recipe is gluten-free and all falafel I\u2019ve had overseas have been made with gluten-free ingredients, always double check the flour used and if there\u2019s cross-contamination with the oil.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Are you ready for the best falafel you\u2019ve ever tasted? I\u2019ve had my fair share of falafel on travels through Egypt, Israel and Jordan. I\u2019ve had them in restaurants and on street corners (about as authentic as they come). I\u2019ve had them stuffed in gluten-free pita and on salads. And I\u2019ve had them with slight variations and tweaks, though the recipe itself is fairly simple.<\/p>\n

But after eating my way through Tel Aviv last year, I realized what makes the best falafel. And here\u2019s the answer: tons of herbs (double the normal amount) and a small amount of green pepper. This makes for an addictive flavor that\u2019s \u201ca little something extra\u201d but not spicy. Just insanely delicious.<\/p>\n

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WHAT IS FALAFEL?<\/h2>\n

Traditional falafel is made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, herbs and spices. The mixture is then formed into balls or patties and deep fried for a texture that\u2019s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, sort of like a fritter. It\u2019s a classic Middle Eastern and Mediterranean recipe that\u2019s enjoyed as street food and often served up as part of mezze (a group of small meals).<\/p>\n

FALAFEL INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Falafel are naturally gluten-free and made from a few simple ingredients. Here\u2019s what\u2019s in my recipe:<\/p>\n

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  • Chickpeas<\/strong>\u00a0(Garbanzo Beans): Only use dried and soaked chickpeas, not canned chickpeas in this recipe. Canned chickpeas will be too soft and wet and your falafel will not form properly.<\/li>\n
  • Onion:\u00a0<\/strong>I use yellow onion for a slightly stronger flavor, but you could use white or red onion as well.<\/li>\n
  • Parsley<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Cilantro:\u00a0<\/strong>These two delicious herbs inject heaps of flavor into your falafel and turn the inside a beautiful, vibrant green.<\/li>\n
  • Garlic:\u00a0<\/strong>Use fresh garlic cloves rather than garlic powder for the most robust flavor.<\/li>\n
  • Green Chile Pepper<\/strong>\u00a0(Serrano Pepper): A small pepper adds a kick of flavor and spice without over-powering the falafel. You can adjust this to more or less, but don\u2019t omit it without trying it first \u2013 trust me.<\/li>\n
  • Cumin, Cardamom, Salt and Black Pepper:\u00a0<\/strong>These aromatic spices are used often in Middle Eastern cooking and have an earthy, spicy, assertive flavor you\u2019ll love.<\/li>\n
  • Chickpea Flour<\/strong>: This helps to bind the mixture together and retain the shape while frying. I prefer chickpea flour, but you could also use a gluten-free flour blend.<\/li>\n
  • Baking Soda:\u00a0<\/strong>A key ingredient for helping to provide the fluffy inside texture of the falafel.<\/li>\n
  • Oil for Frying:\u00a0<\/strong>I use avocado oil as it\u2019s high-heat stable and my preferred cooking oil. But you could use vegetable oil as well.<\/li>\n
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