Snack
Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)

Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)

Egypt

50Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
9Steps
About

Egypt's fava-bean falafel — bright green inside from a mountain of herbs, crisp-crusted with sesame, and stuffed into baladi bread for breakfast.

Equipment
  • Blender or food processor
  • Deep pan
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Dried split fava beans2 cups
Onion1
Garlic4 cloves
Fresh parsley, coriander, dill2 cups
Ground cumin & coriander1 tbsp
Baking soda½ tsp
Sesame seedsfor coating
Vegetable oilfor frying
Saltto taste

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