What is falafel?
Have you ever tried falafel? The vegan delicacy is also becoming increasingly popular in this country. In this post, we tell you everything you need to know about falafel.
What is falafel made of?
Falafel are small, hearty, deep-fried balls made from crushed chickpeas. Depending on the variant, a falafel can also be served with lentils or thick ones beans getting produced. For processing, the legumes are soaked and combined with onions, herbs and spices into one Dough kneaded. Small balls are formed from this dough (about the size of a walnut) and then fried. The exact composition of a falafel dough can vary greatly. Ingredients such as salt, pepper and garlic are typical of the spicy taste. Here is a selection of ingredients that can also be found in falafel:
- spring onions
- baking powder
- breadcrumbs or flour
- Parsely
- sumac
- cumin
- dill
- bulgur
- olive oil
Most people know falafel as a delicious snack from the Arabic snack bar. Thanks to its ingredients...
Where do the falafel come from?
Falafel have a long tradition in North Africa and the Middle East. However, the exact country of origin cannot be clearly proven historically. Historians limit the origin to the countries of Egypt, Palestine and Lebanon. Culinarily, the falafel is attributed to the Levant cuisine. This affects the countries of Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Turkey and Cyprus. In Germany, you can usually get falafel at Arabic snack bars or in Arabic restaurants. Turkish doner kebab shops are increasingly offering falafel.
What do falafel dishes look like?
Not only the ingredients of the falafel are very variable. There are a variety of side dishes and serving suggestions with which you can enjoy the oriental delicacy. Here is a small selection:
- Falafel with hummus
- falafel with rice
- Falafel wrap
- Falafel-Casserole
- Falafel in flatbread (also falafel kebab)
- falafel with sauces and dips
- Falafel in tomato sauce with pasta
- Falafel with tabbouleh
- Falafel-Vegetables with tzatziki
- Falafel with tahini yogurt
Basically, falafels are considered a healthy alternative to meatballs. All Dishes with meatballs you can thus transform. Whatever your culinary preferences, you should not miss the oriental pleasure of a falafel. Enjoy it!
