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Falafel sticks to bottom of pot when frying
I have store-bought falafel mix. I make the falafel by deep-frying it; unlike others, I have no problem with the balls falling apart. However, after I put the falafel in the oil, it sticks to the ...
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How to get falafel to hold together when pan-frying?
I like to pan-fry my falafel (as some of the answers to this question suggest), but have had the cakes fall apart or degenerate into mush when trying to turn them over. For ingredients I use chickpeas,...
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Is there a way to make falafel without deep frying?
I see in this video how the falafel balls are fully submerged in oil. Are there other ways (e.g. baking) to prepare the falafel balls after the balls are formed? Note: I do not ask for recipes.
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What is the ideal temperature for water added to chickpea flour for falafel?
Recipes for falafel using bean flour usually recommend warm, but not hot water to mix with the dry ingredients. What is the ideal temperature range for the water?
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How to reduce the taste of horseradish in hummus?
I followed The Pec Shef's hummus recipe and I am getting a strong horseradish after-taste in my hummus. I only used 6 cans of chickpeas instead of 8, and a 9.25oz jar of horseradish. Is there anything ...
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How do I substitute rehydrated garbanzo beans for garbanzo beans from a can? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How should I prepare dried chickpeas?
When making food like falafel and hummus, recipes typically ask for canned garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas). I have on hand a bag ...