08.31.08

Baked Falafel

Posted in Musings at 10:30 am by trueepicure

I made a baked falafel recipe for dinner last night. I wasn’t impressed with the recipe that I used - they are kind of dry. The flavor is pretty good but the texture isn’t quite right.

Things I like about the recipe: the falafel are baked, the batter came together in minutes, prep time was minimal, and they are pretty tasty. The key for me is that my falafel are baked. There is minimal oil, and yet they are still crunchy on the outside.

Any number of things could be changed for the next batch. I might have processed the ‘batter” for a skosh too long, in which case I will have to remind myself to under-process the chickpeas slightly. Or perhaps I should start with dried beans and do the whole soak overnight thing? The Moosewood Cookbook and Vegan with a Vengeance both include breadcrumbs in their recipes, and Moosewood includes beaten egg. I’ve seen other recipes around the ‘net that include baking soda and flour. Some recommend cooking the patties right away, while other recipes suggest letting the batter sit for a while. I think I’m going to have to try this recipe a few times before finding a good compromise.

If you have a suggestion or a recipe, feel free to send them my way. Post in the comments or send me an email.

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