Comments on: Falafel with Tahini Sauce http://leitesculinaria.com/17697/recipes-falafel-tahini-sauce.html#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Recipes, Food, and Cooking Blog Wed, 23 May 2012 16:08:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Beth Price, LC Director of Recipe Testing http://leitesculinaria.com/17697/recipes-falafel-tahini-sauce.html#comment-53185 Beth Price, LC Director of Recipe Testing Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:11:31 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/?p=17697#comment-53185 Hi Kathleen, It sound like the beans may have been over processed. Next time try pulsing the beans until they reach a cornmeal like consistency, then blend in the remaining ingredients by hand. Hope this does the trick! Beth Hi Kathleen,

It sound like the beans may have been over processed. Next time try pulsing the beans until they reach a cornmeal like consistency, then blend in the remaining ingredients by hand. Hope this does the trick!

Beth

]]> By: Kathleen McLaughlin-Hoppe http://leitesculinaria.com/17697/recipes-falafel-tahini-sauce.html#comment-53142 Kathleen McLaughlin-Hoppe Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:38:22 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/?p=17697#comment-53142 I just made this recipe, and wonder if you could tell me if the balls of falafel were supposed to be mushy when served. Mine were! They seemed to fall apart while I was frying them, and I wondered if it could be because I 1)used canned chick and fava beans or 2)blended all the ingredients except the baking powder in a food processor. Thanks for any feedback, as I am a newbie at these sort of recipes! I just made this recipe, and wonder if you could tell me if the balls of falafel were supposed to be mushy when served. Mine were! They seemed to fall apart while I was frying them, and I wondered if it could be because I 1)used canned chick and fava beans or 2)blended all the ingredients except the baking powder in a food processor. Thanks for any feedback, as I am a newbie at these sort of recipes!

]]> By: Testers' Choice http://leitesculinaria.com/17697/recipes-falafel-tahini-sauce.html#comment-1408 Testers' Choice Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:16:05 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/?p=17697#comment-1408 [Karla M. Cyr] If you're looking for a meatless sandwich option, try this Middle Eastern falafel. These fried bean-based patties give a lively bite thanks to the spicy combination of garlic, coriander, and cumin. This trio works brilliantly to heighten the nutty flavor in the beans and accentuate the sweetness in the green pepper and pungency in the onion. Tuck these falafel in pita bread filled with lettuce, tomatoes, and a drizzle of sauce and you'll have a fabulous sandwich. They're a perfect summer dish, but can be eaten anytime of the year. I know I'll be making them again really soon. [Karla M. Cyr] If you’re looking for a meatless sandwich option, try this Middle Eastern falafel. These fried bean-based patties give a lively bite thanks to the spicy combination of garlic, coriander, and cumin. This trio works brilliantly to heighten the nutty flavor in the beans and accentuate the sweetness in the green pepper and pungency in the onion. Tuck these falafel in pita bread filled with lettuce, tomatoes, and a drizzle of sauce and you’ll have a fabulous sandwich. They’re a perfect summer dish, but can be eaten anytime of the year. I know I’ll be making them again really soon.

]]> By: Testers' Choice http://leitesculinaria.com/17697/recipes-falafel-tahini-sauce.html#comment-1407 Testers' Choice Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:15:05 +0000 http://leitesculinaria.com/?p=17697#comment-1407 [Terri Rimmer] I make falafel at least twice a month. It's always a crowd pleaser. I thought my current recipe was the best. I have to say I loved, loved, loved this recipe. I've found that one of the big problems with making falafel is that if you process the beans too finely, the falafel patties will fall apart in the oil. I didn't have a problem with this recipe. All my little guys were firm and stayed that way when fried. In terms of the flavors, I never added fava beans along with my garbanzos to a falafel before. I didn't know what I was missing. It adds another layer of flavor to the dish. And of course, who doesn't love tahini sauce? Simple, creamy, nutty—delicious! This is an easy, quick and savory meal. I think I will be using this falafel recipe from now on. [Terri Rimmer] I make falafel at least twice a month. It’s always a crowd pleaser. I thought my current recipe was the best. I have to say I loved, loved, loved this recipe. I’ve found that one of the big problems with making falafel is that if you process the beans too finely, the falafel patties will fall apart in the oil. I didn’t have a problem with this recipe. All my little guys were firm and stayed that way when fried. In terms of the flavors, I never added fava beans along with my garbanzos to a falafel before. I didn’t know what I was missing. It adds another layer of flavor to the dish. And of course, who doesn’t love tahini sauce? Simple, creamy, nutty—delicious! This is an easy, quick and savory meal. I think I will be using this falafel recipe from now on.

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