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Chef John's Homemade Falafel

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
750 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Lunch Dinner Greek
Chef John's Homemade Falafel
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry garbanzo beans
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • oil for frying
Instructions
1
Soak garbanzo beans in a large container, covering them with several inches of cool water. Allow the mixture to sit for 12 to 24 hours, then drain the liquid.
2
Combine garbanzo beans, onion, parsley, garlic, flour, lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Process the ingredients until they form a smooth, cohesive mixture that holds its shape when pressed.
3
Transfer the garbanzo mixture to a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
4
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball using your hands.
6
Fry the falafel balls in batches, cooking them until they're golden brown and crispy. Drain excess oil on a wire rack.