Falafel is a dish originating from the Middle East that has delighted Polish gourmets for many years. It is perfect for vegans and vegetarians, as the main ingredient is chickpeas. What is falafel? What to serve with it to enjoy its unique taste?
Falafel is a tender patty made primarily from chickpeas and seasoned with a variety of aromatic herbs. Common seasonings include garlic, pepper, cumin, ginger, and coriander. Some recipes also include cinnamon and fresh herbs such as parsley or coriander.
Preparing Falafel
Before learning what to serve with falafel, it is worth mastering the process of making it.
It all starts with soaking the chickpeas. They should be in water for about 12 hours, so it's best to do this the day before. To speed up the process, canned chickpeas can be used.
The soaked grains are ground in a meat grinder. For a more uniform mixture, a blender can be used. Then, the ground chickpeas are seasoned with spices and chopped herbs. Small, slightly flattened balls are formed and fried in hot oil until golden brown.
Falafel is an excellent meat substitute. It can be served for dinner or lunch, but it is also suitable for a quick snack.
What to serve with falafel?
Small falafel balls are perfect as a snack at a party or barbecue. Prepare small round falafels that will be the ideal portion for one serving. What can be served with falafel? Sauces and dips! Prepare several types of sauces for variety.
Falafel is often served with tahini. To diversify the traditional dish, try baked falafels with tahini sauce. An interesting option would be falafel with yogurt sauce and herbs. Hummus, which is easy to make at home, will also be a great addition to falafel at a party.
Falafel for Dinner
If you are making falafel for dinner, complement it with ingredients that will provide you with energy for the rest of the day. Various grains go well with falafel. We recommend serving juicy chickpea patties with millet or couscous. This combination will perfectly complement a salad made from red or white cabbage. Choose your favorite salad and create a great dinner with falafel.
Falafel for Lunch
Falafel for lunch? What to serve it with when you need a quick snack after morning activities? In this case, tasty falafels in flatbreads are suitable. Fill them with your favorite vegetables, such as cucumbers, peppers, and chopped napa cabbage. Top with a few falafels and drizzle with tahini sauce or any other sauce you have on hand. Lavash can be an alternative to flatbreads — it is one of the most popular additions to falafel. Vegetable burgers with falafel are also very tasty. They are great not only for lunch but also as a main dish for dinner with friends.
Ways to Serve Falafel
Falafel is very versatile, and you can modify the basic recipe. An interesting option would be falafel made from green vegetables, where white beans and spinach are used instead of chickpeas! You can also try beet falafel. Serve it with tahini sauce and goat cheese — your taste buds will thank you.
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