The World in Street Food
| November 14, 2018
Falafel – Israel
Falafel is an extremely popular snack all over the Middle East — this quick vegetarian treat is a great option for countries where many people have religiously-restricted diets, like Israel, or Egypt. Falafel balls are essentially just crushed chickpeas or fava beans formed into balls and deep-fried, and they’re usually served wrapped in a pita, or on a bed of rice, hummus, or salad — the options are endless. Falafel toppings vary from place to place, but some popular options are pickled veggies, tahini, lettuce, tomatoes, or hot sauce.
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