Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
10
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Ingredients for - Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)

1. Dried split fava beans - 2 cups
2. Red onion, quartered - 1
3. Fresh parsley - ½ cup
4. Fresh cilantro - ½ cup
5. Fresh dill - ½ cup
6. Garlic - 3 cloves
7. Ground coriander - 1 ½ teaspoons
8. Salt - 1 ½ teaspoons
9. Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
10. Sesame seeds (Optional) - 1 cup
11. Vegetable oil for frying, or as needed - 1 quart

How to cook deliciously - Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)

1. Stage

Place fava beans into large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.

2. Stage

Combine soaked fava beans, red onion, parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, coriander, salt, and cumin in a food processor; process to a dough-like consistency.

3. Stage

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.

4. Stage

Shape fava bean mixture into about 50 balls. Roll balls in sesame seeds to coat.

5. Stage

Fill a large saucepan 1/4 full with oil; heat over medium heat. Fry fava bean balls in batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.