Cooking Show Pilot Episode Falafel Recipe - Cooking Show

[shweamel]

HI DeDe will other salt alternatives work such as sea salt or kosher salt? I know they are more coarse but just wondering or is table salt best?

[dedemed]

@shweamel any salt will work :)

[trinarpatel]

This looks great! Do you have a written Harissa got sauce recipe to go with it?

[dedemed]

@trinarpatel yes check out my harissa video :)

[TheBity123456]

totally love this! where I live, I cant find fava beans, could u suggest any other alternatives?

[dedemed]

@TheBity123456 yes you can just use all garaonzo beans :)

[alihereatnu]

i'm ashamed to say i've only ever had falafel at airport restaurants...it always sounds so good, but tends to come out greasy and flavorless. your recipe, however, is dangerously scrumptious. it makes me want to eat falafel daily. thank you so much! any thoughts why they might initially sink (stick to bottom) when i first put 'em in the oil?

[dedemed]

@alihereatnu you may need to add more oil to fry them in. And yes they may sink to the bottom initially but then after a minute, you need to maybe give it a little nudge with a spoon and it should float to the top :)  Oh and make sure your oil is hot when you add them, this helps too!

[litigiously]

I am a full on foodie. After a recent trip to New York I was moved by the Hilal carts' fluffy and fresh filafel fried on site. Came home looking to duplicate and found your recipe. PERFECT. Pops with flavor and wreaks of fresh ingredients. I will subscribe and follow you. You are a goddess.

[dedemed]

@litigiously thanks so much, i appreciate your support. Yes the halal food carts in NY are amazing :) Please check out my site as well and join my FB page for daily updates :)

[cozette214]

I made your Falafel recipe today, it was soooo good my husband and I loved!!!

[dedemed]

@cozette214 thank you so much, I really appreciate you trying the recipe and posting the comment ;)

[tsoifan]

Dede, I followed you falafel recipe tonight, and they turned out perfect. I am impressed by the quality of your instructions. I got concerned while grinding the beans because it seemed to have more moisture than the batch in the video, but everything turned out fine. I can't wait to try some of your other recipes. I think I'm going to spending a lot of time on your site. Do you have a recipe for fūl medames? Best wishes for all of your ventures!

[dedemed]

@tsoifan yes of course I have a ful muddamas recipe, it's on my site, check it out :)

[suwan85]

Hi Dede! I made it and once I'd put the falafel ball in hot oil it broke apart and dissapeared !! I made actually one mistake in the recipe! I boiled the beans after soaking them like in Humus recipe.. :( was it the reason?

[dedemed]

@suwan85 the problem is that you boiled them, you cannot boil the beans for the falafel. Try adding a few tablespoons of flour and bread crumbs to save your mix.

[suwan85]

@dedemed I actually saved the mix by immersing the balls for seconds in the oil then I baked them! The form was not good but the taste was nice :) ! thanks a lot!

[dedemed]

@suwan85 wonderful, great improvising :)

[hamarshahy]

Hello Dede i just had a quick question

When i did the mix for the falafel, i made them into balls like you said but when i put them into the oil they fell apart.

Do you know why that might be?

Thanks

[dedemed]

@hamarshahy yes this is typical, it depends on the moisture of the beans. Try adding a few more tablespoons of flour and bread crumbs.

[dedemed]

@Str8pimp07 just break it into portions, it will taste the same :)

[aytu1999]

what could be done to keep this marvelous food from crumbling? i follow the recipe strictly, but it falls apart. help please.

[dedemed]

@aytu1999 try adding a few more tablespoons of bread crumbs and flour, that should bind it together.

[ganjaking187]

omg marry me lol

[UnemployedZebra]

falafel is not the most attractive food but boy is it good!!

[dedemed]

@UnemployedZebra yes it is great :)

[CrysKnife77]

I used your recipe..and now i almost eat falafel everyday! soooooo yummmyyyy!!!

[dedemed]

@CrysKnife77 that's wonderful :)

[theMegaNiche1]

Pretty Good Recipe

[dedemed]

@theMegaNiche1 thanks, check out my site for more info :)

[czar1027]

Love this and Dede's recipes are the real deal. This show could go big time with a few tweaks and a little more polish.

[dedemed]

@czar1027 thanks so much, i'm trying, hopefully one day soon :)

[Ezldor]

i like how friendly u were in this video , it would totally work on tv , so what happened ? is it going to air ?

[dedemed]

@Ezldor still working on it my friend, hopefully one day soon :)

[Ezldor]

@dedemed good luck with that , wish u the best

[rizwantakkhar]

Love your videos! Make new ones!!!

[dedemed]

@rizwantakkhar check out my chicken kefta recipe it was released last week and a new one should be out today :)

[moemeome]

Get your hands in there woman! Don't worry you will only make it better :)

[dedemed]

@moemeome lol very funny :)

[Msefrommarz]

Great Show i love your style Dedexoxox ,miss E

[dedemed]

@Msefrommarz thanks so much for the sweet comments :)

[OurBestMusicChannel]

i tried to make the falafels but they were cooked outside and crumbly and raw inside?

What I did wrong? I'm sure the oil wasn't too hot

[dedemed]

@OurBestMusicChannel just cook them a bit longer or lower the temperature of the oil and then cook them longer, they'll get done :)

[haimaphil]

Can you use yeast, instead of baking soda? I began to love you channel. Thank you!

[dedemed]

@haimaphil I don't recommend using yeast, yeast is for dough, not for this type of mixture. Baking soda and baking powder mix work the best :)

[haimaphil]

@dedemed Thank you for the recipe. Love falafel!

[Msefrommarz]

i love falafel its so easy to make and delishhhhh :>)

[dedemed]

@Msefrommarz thanks, check out other great and easy recipes on my site :)

[AlAhzab36]

Thanks for sharing all your wonderful recipes.

[dedemed]

@AlAhzab36 you are so welcome, I appreciate your support :)

[tattooyu]

Awesome! A pilot! The graphics look really great. The lighting looks a bit yellow on my computer; maybe it hasn't been color-corrected yet? Anyway, congrats! Hopefully, you'll be picked up by the Food Network or PBS!

[bellareina05]

great recipe will you please show us how to make gyros

[dedemed]

@bellareina05 I have a similar recipe to gyros called shawarma, check out my chicken or beef shawarma recipes, both are on my site :)

[mdepfl]

DedeMed and Lebanese Food on a TV show? Can'twait+can'twait+can'twait!­! (excellent pilot)

[MeAgain0000]

hello dedemed im in love with all your videos i had been going crazy trying to get the falafel right just to wet. cause i was using can chickpeas but now using bag if i cant find peeled Fava beans can i use with skin on and if i dont want to use fava beans do i use the same amount of chickpeas to replace the the fava beans thank you , i cant wait to see you on tv

[dedemed]

@MeAgain0000 Yes you can use all chick pea if you can't use fava beans. Check out the written recipe on my site :)

[MsShowtime2010]

You should start selling frozen homemade Falafel.. Let me know so I can purchase them :)

[dedemed]

@MsShowtime2010 that is a great idea. CHeck out my spice line on my site, other products will be coming soon :)

[dedemed]

@MsShowtime2010 good idea :)

[20hadia]

@MsShowtime2010

that is a good idea. it would be awesome if Whole Foods Market carried it too.

[fffunfarm]

I was watching wimp.com and they showed a guy flipping falafels in a bag. I looked up what it was and I cant wait to make it! It looks delicious. I love mediterranean food, gyros and hummus. yummmm!!! 

[dedemed]

@fffunfarm I'm glad you like the recipe, check out my site for my other great Mediterranean recipes :)

[MsShowtime2010]

OK, I made my falafel... I didn't have fava beans.. Maybe I should had follow DedeMed recipe just as she did it.. I'm going to settle for some Falafel at the Labanese Restaurant downtown.. Because I'm craving them now!

Dedemed Pita bread came out YUMMY!!!

[dedemed]

@MsShowtime2010 you can make it with just chick peas if you don't have fava beans, it will still taste great :)

[MsShowtime2010]

Congrats!!! I"m going to  make these tomorrow. I already prepared my bag of chickpeas, What cable channel are you on? I'm going to make your pita bread to!!

[dedemed]

@MsShowtime2010 not on TV yet, but hopefully soon :)

[floxinotic]

When you say 2 cups Chickpeas and 1 cup Fava Beans, is that before or after soaking?

[dedemed]

@floxinotic dried, the recipe is on my site :)

[floxinotic]

@dedemed I assumed that, I'm in the middle of mixing it all up for a dinner I'm hosting. It's gonna be great, falafel, lemon tahini sauce, naan bread with serrano and garlic labneh... CANNOT WAIT.

[JemimaTheDuck]

wow, this looks exactly how the people at Abrakebabra (in Wellington NZ) make them, and I thought it was some secret, protected recipe! I can't wait to try to make these!

[dedemed]

@JemimaTheDuck yep this is how they all make it, you will love it :)

[MattyMatt761]

One more thing.... that looks delicious!!!

[MattyMatt761]

Congrats on the show!

[dedemed]

@MattyMatt761 thanks :)

[MonaalizMJiheartU]

nice, how can I bake it? just make into the shapes and put it into the oven?

[dedemed]

@MonaalizMJiheartU exactly and spray it with some olive oil spray :)

[jbadal1]

It's great that you are moving forward and getting more popular. Middle East food is flavorful and you have great receipes. My family has always enjoyed various foods wheather I made cacik or lasagna.

[dedemed]

@jbadal1 I'm so glad you like my video recipes :) I am releasing a new video every week :)

[rjibaly]

can you please write the ingredients if you want to use fava beans only

also do you use burgul

[dedemed]

@rjibaly all you have to do is substitute the total of the two beans and use all fava beans. the recipe is written on my site :)

[DecodeMe16]

good job

[DottieRockes789]

Why Arent All Your Videos In The Location You Were In?

[dedemed]

@DottieRockes789 that was actually a rented kitchen, I will have a new location soon :)

[DottieRockes789]

@dedemed Ohhh!! I Cant Wait! (:

[dedemed]

@DottieRockes789 You'll love it :)

[MegaSthlm]

Falafel is one of my favorite dishes, but I am not very good at cooking it. What exactly is the tempreture of frying?

[dedemed]

@MegaSthlm You can fry falafel at 350 degrees. The written recipe is on my site :)

[npunk42]

Very nice. Its the first time Ive used raw chickpeas and fava, that makes a huge difference! I skipped the baking soda and baking powder, and added whole coriander and cumin seeds to the mix for a little snap. Thanks so much!

[dedemed]

@npunk42 wonderful!

[markee871]

yea in my culture(sudanese) we make it too..its called "ta3meya" and its yellow in the inside,very fluffy and yummy

[coco1200]

This is the best recipe ever! Made it for the family and it was amazing!

[dedemed]

@coco1200 I'm glad you all liked it, Happy Cooking :)

[RatkoUSA]

Yes we all love garlic, indeed.

[dedemed]

@RatkoUSA Of course, garlic makes everything better LOL :)

[RatkoUSA]

@dedemed Indeed

[ccm800]

fava beans? Never used them in falafel. wow

[dedemed]

@ccm800 they add nice texture and flavor :)

[ihmen]

hey dedemed, you look like girl from my highschool. are you from israel by any chance?

[dedemed]

@ihmen Nope, sorry, I was born and raised in the USA :)

[kpoplover2010]

ummm.....dat looks yummy!! I'm about to try and make it =]

[dedemed]

@kpoplover2010 You will love it, make some tahini sauce with it too!

[kpoplover2010]

@dedemed ohhh yeah i have heard of that sauce....ohh i will make some of it.....can't wait to start cooking! ^^

[oujanamir]

great Falafel ... i loved it ...specially because you added more parsley ..It gives a good taste....

and the color of Falafel is very good

congratulate you and ***** from me

[dedemed]

@oujanamir thanks for your support :)

[Summerluver100]

awwww haha ur adorable! do u have ur own cookin show? and i live in california...do they havve falafo,,....or how evr u call. so ddo they have falfo in california?

[dedemed]

@Summerluver100 Yes, you can get some falafel in Anaheim, San Francisco, West Hollywood...there is a lot of places, just check online or got to my site, get the written recipe and just make them at home :)

[iheartjabonbonsoaps]

Loved this. Camera loves you. Nice close ups on the food too. :)

[dedemed]

@iheartjabonbonsoaps thank you :)

[myvirginkitchen]

Great show, if this is a pilot will there be more?

[dedemed]

@myvirginkitchen working on it :)

[Daisy24]

What if I can't use bread crumbs? Can i use something else? or not at all? My boyfriend has celiac and can't eat bread. What do u recommend?

[dedemed]

@Daisy24 a good substitute is to use crushed gluten free crackers or toasted gluten free bread. You need to use a grain or carb that will help to bind the mix. I also use flour as a binding ingredient but you don't want to use more than 2 or 3 tbs of flour b/c then the dough gets to thick. I hope this helps, let me know if you have anymore questions :)

[debwanya]

i love ur videos ...do u have a show on tv? cause if u dont u need to have one. ur really good...there is this channel called fatafet in the middle east its like food network. u should contact them and see if they hire u , ...luv ur recipes

[UKNOWWHO07]

Great video Dede mabrook on the show! Hope it lasts you have wonderful recipes to share.

[yousafmalik2009]

Excelent recepie, thanx

[rastogiatul]

I must say not only you are very beautiful but also you have excellent presentation skills. Viewer instantly connect with you. Great recipe and very good presentation.

[dedemed]

@rastogiatul thank you so much for your support :)

[horsereadish]

Hello Dede! : ) Thanks to you, my mother and I made and had our first falafel in our lives, ever! : ) It was a fantastic experience! We're gonna make more Falafel, again soon! : ) And I gotta see more of your videos! They're fantastic! : ) Thank you, so much, Dede, and the best of luck and fortune to you! : )

[dedemed]

@horsereadish thank you for the sweet comments :)

[eddyjonez]

I tried this for the first time ever Yesterday and I love it!!!!!!

[merzya]

we just made it at home ,, and its so yummy shokran dede :)

gonna try another recipe from u :)

[merzya]

we just made it at home ,, and its so yummy shokran dede :)

gonna try another recipe from u :)

[curiousZiggy]

You're a true artist, Dede : ) Every video is exquisitely delicious! : )

[LOKOMETASENJADOTOY]

I haven't had falafels in two years. this has made me determined to make them myself. I have to have them again soon!! :D

[nennu15]

u are gorgous masha allah!! and thnx for the amazing show ur sucha sweetheart! =] xoxoxoxo

[amine635]

mezy o my godd

it s the best

[lllHanzolll]

she looks exactly like my friend back in highschool :D

[Arc9er]

Looks good.

Maybe that's because it bares such an uncanny resemblence to shawarmas?

[simmica]

u r sooooooooooooo cuteeeeeeeeeee

[dinosuperfino]

Great Dish!!!!

[GoblinsnHobbits]

Your dishes are wonderful, you have a magnetic personality, and I've enjoyed your youtube episodes for a long time.

I hope this works out for you, you deserve it!

[theeverydaykhate]

this look real good i wanna try this

[whowhy100]

thank you so much for sharing :)

[dedemed]

you are most welcome :)

[JasmineMcEgan]

Looks so good! Did i miss how many cups of beans you use? Can't wait to try this recipe.

[dedemed]

the written recipe is on my site :)

[jihadacadien]

I'm gonna try these..I remember falafels in this Ottawa resautrant......with that beautiful garlic sauce.

[dedemed]

check out my garlic sauce video and my site, you'll find many more recipes as well.

[MrAbuhalab1]

bless you, you are the best many thank.. you are just wonderful

[dedemed]

you are most welcome, check out my website, you'll like it :)

[GodHatesQuags]

if i freeze the falafel and want to fry it later, do i let it come up to room temp first, or do i just cook it longer?

also, good shit!!!!

[dedemed]

If you freeze the falafel, make sure you freeze the falafel dough before you add the baking soda. Remove the dough the day before you want to use it so that it completely thaws out. Next add your baking soda, let it stand for 15 minutes then fry away :) the written recipe is on my site as well.

[sweetnssssssssssss]

i just had some omg they are fantastic

[dedemed]

yes they are...gotta love falafel :) don't forget to check out my site as well!

[albatro1961]

you are likeable!!!!! Thank You! Hello from Rome (Italy)

[dedemed]

Ciao!!! I love Rome, most beautiful city every! THank you for your support and happy cooking! Don't forget to check out my site too!

[AlmazB]

You should have been on the FOOD NETWORK from jump. You are wonderful.

[dedemed]

thank you, hopefully one day :) let them know you want me on there :)

[AlmazB]

You know I will shoot them an email just for the heck of it. I think your show on Youtube is a Heck of a lot better than some of those cooks on there

[dedemed]

well thank you so much, i really appreciate your support :)

[Cryptopsy666]

Falefel is the best!

[Ezldor]

OMG this looks so cool i am so happy for u

[dedemed]

THANK YOU! don't forget to check out my site too!

[copoo]

YOU GOT YOUR OWN SHOW??? CONGRATS, I'll be sure to watch :D

[dedemed]

hopefully soon :)

[krukka]

What a great video and vibrant host! I like it a lot and will subscribe. Thanks for posting!

[HealthierLiving]

This is making me hungry! Great video and this gives me some ideas for the party we will have in 3 weeks.

[dedemed]

wonderful, I'm glad I could be of help, don't forget to check out my site as well :)

[magginine]

Wow, good for you!! Makes me proud to be Lebanese with the great food! You are very well-spoken and I love how authentic and true your recipes are. Not butchered like some out there.

Fantastic!!

[dedemed]

thank you, I really appreciate your support, HAPPY COOKING!

[karmagurl11]

u look pretty.

[piscean2520]

It's been a while since I visited your channel, love the new kitchen!

[dedemed]

thank you :)

[Pharaoh714]

Your channel is great, it makes me hungry :) , thanks for all your videos.

[deejayengen]

Thanks A Lot! ;)

[fashionprogucci32992]

i hope you end up on the food network soon! ?- if u are going to bake them , what temperature and how long? BTW, do they come out as good.?also, can you use an ice cream scooper instead of that falafel tool or spoon? -thanxs!

[dedemed]

You can bake them for 25 minutes at 450 degrees, make sure to spray them with olive oil spray to get them crunchy. Yes you can use an ice cream scoop, great idea :)

[choorijamadar]

celcius or ferinhite??

[dedemed]

farenheit

[thesnakecat]

I first saw your recepies in search of baba ganoush and then saw and other of your recepies, and really have to admit, though I live in Middle East I think not very often I find such genuine and delicios looking meals around! Good Luck!

[dedemed]

thank you :)

[5864dragon]

great vid!

[Morga95]

look yummy

[citoldyou]

Great job Dede.. wish you all the best.

[2007dodi]

did you make the video again?? coz this is better clear - i hope that your old videos clear like this

thanks

[saturno236]

How much beans and chick peas?

[dedemed]

the written recipe is on my website :)

[hala8789]

mashaAllah, great video! i cant wait to see u on food network inshaAllah :D

[Miniia]

Oh wow this is really great!

thank you so much for all ur videos!

i've learned how to make arab rice, hummus, tabouleh, and kabsa from your videos. They've also given me the confidence to cook more. Thank you so much!

[leoleousch]

I would love to see you on TV. I will keep my fingers crossed.

[Ladylasil]

ya dede Love the new kitchen and on HD I feel like I'm right there watching you cook. Thanks for the vid.

[brittanylovesmonta]

This episode made my mouth water....that sandwich looks soooo good!

[cutie433]

what is this all about?..you will have your own show on tv?..wow,thats gr8!..congratulations!!...On which channel will it be??