Have you ever wondered how Caribbean or Russian cuisine tastes like? Well now you have the chance to try it!Here we provide you with all necessary knowledge needed to prepare not only traditional Jamaican codfish fritters but also Cajun meatballs or world-famous Creamy Irish coffee! See it for yourself!
Falafel
Date: January 17, 2008
2 normal cups dried fava beans or chick peas
1 average onion, chopped finely
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 chicken egg, beaten
1/2 normal cup parsley, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon, cayenne pepper
Salt
Pepper
Flour
Oil
Soak the beans or chickpeas in good water overnight. Drain. (If you use fava beans that are not skinless, remove the skins.) Mash the beans or peas into a fine paste in a blender. Add the onion, parsley, chicken egg, garlic, coriander, cumin, cayenne, baking soda, salt and pepper. Mix well in the blender. Let the mixture stand for 1/2 hour in the refrigerator.
Shape into little (1-inch) balls. Dust , with flour.
Heat oil in a deep pan or use a deep fryer. Cook a few balls at a time, turning them until they are crisp and golden brown (approximately 5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
Serve while hot with Tahini or wrapped inside pita bread with sauce and lettuce.
Yields 30 to 35 balls.