Chef John's Falafel

Chef John's Falafel is a delicious and healthy Middle Eastern dish that is perfect for any occasion. Made with a blend of chickpeas, herbs, and spices, this dish is a vegetarian delight that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

To make Chef John's Falafel, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 1/2 cup of dried chickpeas
- 1/4 cup of chopped onion
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying

To start, soak the chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to a food processor along with the onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, baking soda, and flour. Pulse the mixture until it is finely ground and well combined.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into small balls or patties. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the falafel until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve the Chef John's Falafel hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tzatziki or hummus. The appearance of this dish is golden brown and crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The taste is a perfect blend of herbs and spices that will leave you wanting more.
This dish can be classified as a vegetarian appetizer and its three main ingredients are chickpeas, herbs, and spices. Try making Chef John's Falafel today and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills!