Cultured Palate: Dishes from Israel
| January 3, 2018
Falafel
Falafel are deep-fried balls of chickpeas and fava beans. It’s another favorite way to prepare these ancient ingredients. Falafel is served by either presenting the falafel patties on a plate with a variety of sides like hummus and Israeli salad, or the patties can be tucked into a warm pita and eaten like a sandwich.
It’s believed that this dish originated in Egypt. Arguing about the best falafel is another fun Israeli pastime, but one popular opinion is that you can find the best falafel at Falafel Hakikar in Tzfat.
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