Soybean Falafel

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried soybeans
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup dill
• 1/2 cup parsley
• 1/2 cup mint
• 1/2 cup scallion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon (zested)
• 1/2 cup flour of choice (I used chickpea flour)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
• 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Rinse soybeans until water runs clear, combine with baking soda & water in a large bowl, soak overnight.

3. 3

   In a food processor pulse all fresh herbs & garlic until finely chopped.

4. 4

   Rinse & drain soybeans, add into the food processor, along with lemon zest, flour, cumin coriander, salt & cayenne pepper.

5. 5

   Pulse until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal, transfer into a bowl, cover with cling wrap & refrigerate for 1 hr to allow ingredients to swell & combine.

6. 6

   Allow falafel mixture to sit for 10 mins at room temp, add baking powder & mix evenly.

7. 7

   Finally, form mixture into balls or patties of 2 inches in diameter & sprinkle with sesame seeds.

8. 8

   Heat oil to 180 deg C, add falafel & cook in batches, until golden brown (abt 3 mins)

9. 9

   Transfer onto a wire rack to drain excess oil, finish frying the rest & enjoy!