@DarthHuru actually this is how to make it the easy way. If you want to see how to make it from scratch check out my other falafel video in which i make it all from scratch :)
@fardisghomeshi Yes you can bake it on a non stick cookie sheet, spray it with olive oil spray and bake at 450 for about 12-15 minutes or until crispy on the outside :)
I'm trying to work at this Greek restaurant. I'm hopeful since the owner remembers my name all the time since I've walked into the place. He handed me a menu today and asked me to look over the things on it to see if I am up for the heat of a Greek restaurant from all the recipes involved, not to include; its all scratch there.
Your videos have helped me better understand the food since you show a lot of the process in them. This is one of the dishes on the menu. Spacivas un dobry vyecher.
@phantomsyren I am so happy that I could help you, you will learn a lot at this restaurant and from watching my videos, you will learn so much about Mediterranean Food :)
You look Mediterranean. Why would you show people how to make falafel from a box??!!! There is nothing better than fresh food with fresh ingredients. Ask any top chef and he will tell you the same.
Thanks for your reply. I tumbled on your recipe from scratch only afterwards and made your falafel last Sunday. They were DELICIOUS!! The only hurdle I came up against was sourcing out the fava beans. I live in London and went everywhere asking for fava and garbanzo beans. In the UK they are called broad beans and chickpeas. I wasn't aware of that and I already had 2 packets of chick peas staring at me at home. So thanks for a fabulous recipe and your clear step by step instructions.
I have a jar of tahini that is a little less than 1/4 full, but it's not really workable anymore. Can you add oil to refresh it or is it time to toss?
HI Nour, this was the "easy" version, I have 2 other falafel recipe videos from scratch, check those out for how to make fresh falafel, HAPPY COOKING!
Falafal surely aint healthy on the streets of masr lol, the black oil they fry it in really put me off falafal for life, but after watching your video i think i might give it another go!
Hi DeDe, I've made Falafel from half dozen boxes from the local middle eastern market and the problem I have is that even though I follow the instructions to a T, but they never seem to come out like they do in the restaurants. You know crunchy and fluffy, not so dense. The color seems to come out darker not so green on the inside like the restaurants'. Someone mentioned to add Cream of Tartar to make it fluffier, but that didn't work. Any advice? Thanks
THe best falafel are from scratch, check out my homemade falafel video, there you can make them fresh, you can get the written recipe on my site too, good luck :)
I find the mixed boxes from the store are not nearly as good as the home made ones, i also find that with hummus (but thats just me). The only issue i have is finding a recipe that is perfect!
As a vegan, dating back 15 years, falafels are one of my fav "fast foods". When I buy the pre-made mixture, it works out great, but when I make my own, they just fall apart :( Any tips??
Did you check out my recipe from scratch? Usually falafel fall apart if the mixture is to moist, to solve this add a tablespoon or 2 of flour and a bit more bread crumbs :)
Nice presentation. I made falafel with that premix and it was good but it gave me gas. The best falafel I had was a small storefront near Washington Square Park in NYC. It was so good that I could become a vegan.
Thank you for all your recipes You make my life easier....I am just not familiar with all the " middle eastern" spices. Do you know if you can have a special video to teach us about the most common ones ? Thank you for all your help
Excellent video. I spent the better part of my youth in the Middle East and always remember going into town and getting shawarma's and falafel. Hopefully I can reproduce them to share with my family. Keep it up!!
you can get them at any of your local indian grocery store. or any middle eastern or international grocery store. i even saw tahini at our Martin's grocery store. good luck
In some Middle-Eastern countries like Lebanon and Egypt, I believe they use fava beans. I prefer it. Is the recipe the same except you use fava beans? I would also like the recipe for kubbeh:A handmade delicacy consisting of a golden brown shell of racked wheat filled with minced beef, onions and pine nuts.
Correct, original falafel is made with fava and garbanzo beans. That video will be coming soon along with Kibbeh. Kibbeh is amazing and has many different ways it can be served, I will show them all :) Stay tuned!
Yeah in Egypt we make it with fava beans that are ground with about 29839832 tons of parsley and an egg white so it gets fluffy. They end up green on the inside. We also call them ta'miyya.
Yes, they taste great, but I'm concerned about the cooked oil/deep frying part of it. Cooked oils are one of the worst things you can put into your body.
You can definitely try baking them, they won't turn out the same shape as when you fry them but they will still taste good, use olive oil for the pan and to sprinkle on them.
thanks for showing us all a vegetarian recipe. I am a vegetarian who strongly fights against animal cruelty and I am happy I learned this recipe from you.
Thanks dedemed. I am on a very restricted diet and hummus, falafel and tabouli are totally ok for me to eat provided I don't use much salt. The lemon juice and herbs I've found provide lots of flavor by themselves.
the reason i did it this way is to show how to make it fast and if you don't have time. Falafel can be complicated and I want to show people it doesn't have to be. I will be posting my falafel video in 2 weeks...stay tuned :)
Yes they have been around a long time but the dish is very new to many Westerners. Many of the big cities have had falafel shops for a long time but now they are growing in small towns too because of the new global economy, we are all learning more about different cultures.
im not vegetarian or vegan, but i do like falafel, i have a falafel sandwich sometimes @ my restaurant called Yiro's Gyros. its greek/mediterranean restaurant w/ all halal food. very good.
I was wondering if you know of a preferred recipe for making falafel from scratch? What might be some "secret" ingredients I could use to make falafel that is really authentic? Thanks!
i'm going to be making it this weekend, due to the over whelming comments of people wanting it made fresh. I tried to make it from the box to make it easier on people but i promise i will make it from scratch and post the video soon :)
Dede, I'm an Irish boy from New York but I really appreciate your demos. I'm a big lover of middle eastern food (and I'm always trying to get the recipes out of my stubborn local restaurant owners!). I would love to see more; why did you stop making videos?
-Matt
PS. Also an attorney! Cooking is a great past-time isn't it?
That's exactly it, i'm so busy that i never have time to just sit and tape video's, but i have about 5 recipe requests that i do have to fulfill and will be taping video's soon i hope, my goal is to have video's by the end of the year. thank you for the comment :)
hello, thank you for your recipes! I have not tried them yet but I will soon. I live in LA also. Have you ever eaten at Sahara Falafel in Anaheim? It is the best falafel that I have ever had.
I just wanted to write that there is another way to make falafel with the actual chick peas and fava beans but because we are all always in a rush and people don't have time to cook anymore, so i decided to make it out of a box so at least people can enjoy eating falafel at home and it's quick and easy.
I followed your instructions,everything came out good ecept the falafel balls,they were very dry,didn't have taste to them.i added though 1 cup of water to 1 cup of falafel mix since it looked really dry with 1/2 cup of water like your instruction.
maybe you used a different mix. Try the mixes that are made in Lebanon. You can always add 1/2 tsp of some cayenne pepper, ground coriander, some chopped cilantro or parsley. Try that and see how it works. Serve it with the tahini sauce and vegetables :)
As i said evrything came out good except the Falafel balls.I used Ziad brand,bought from a middl eastern store.I will try again with less water.How moist the falafel balls should be?
it should be as thick as a paste or as thick as hummus, not watery at all. After you mix it let it stand for about an hour before you fry it. Don't be afraid to add more seasoning :)
This is awesome! I made this falafel for my Lebanese husband and he liked it. Thanks for posting this video, Dede. I hope you could upload more videos of Lebanese cuisine
Dede can you please make an episode of how to make "Okra with lamb" lebanese style....I had it few times and I loved it and I wish to know how to make it
Falafel is one of the Mediterranean gastronomical miracles... When I used to work in a Lebanese restaurant in Paris, we would receive a mashed charm beans material that we had to mix with garlic, coriander and bicarbonate. Then deep fry with sesam seeds. Some people say that you can use chickpea material. Dedemed notre fée ! Mains enchanteuses ! Dites-nous tout ! How can you make falafel from raw materials ?
most grocery stores like Kroeger or Ralph's have an international isle, they should carry it, most brands have the same ingredients so it really doesn't matter what brand you use. If you don't find it at any of those places, try searching in your area for a middle eastern grocery store. Thanks for the comment, good luck :)
best arabic food MIX will be falafel +HOMUS or FUOL
Alkazzarstar 4 months ago
@Alkazzarstar I agree and all of these recipes are on my site to make at home and they are super easy :)
dedemed 3 months ago
Arabic food is the best
royaltornado 7 months ago
falafel mixture ?... pffff ..... some recipe...
DarthHuru 7 months ago
@DarthHuru well before you criticize check out my falafel from scratch video :)
dedemed 7 months ago
@dedemed I like your videos, but when you got falafel mixture in your hands you can get rest from the box :P you dont need recipe for that :P
DarthHuru 7 months ago
@DarthHuru actually this is how to make it the easy way. If you want to see how to make it from scratch check out my other falafel video in which i make it all from scratch :)
dedemed 6 months ago
i want a damn falafel right now! its 3am.. damn i want falafel right now
Cerdov 8 months ago
@Cerdov yeah i get those cravings too :)
dedemed 7 months ago
It's so much fun eating falafel as you watch this. Usually I always want to eat what I'm seeing being made in these videos.
OilofPuppies969 10 months ago
@OilofPuppies969 Oh i understand whenever i watch food network or any cooking show I get so hungry and get up to whip up something in the kitchen :)
dedemed 10 months ago
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i love falafel mmmmmmmmm i love the way my mom makes falafel and it doesnt look like that lol
abd212004 1 year ago
@abd212004 well you need to check out my falafel recipe from scratch :)
dedemed 1 year ago
@dedemed ha i dont know how to cook lol so im good :)
abd212004 1 year ago
excellent and easy recipe. Thanks for posting.
softboundpb 1 year ago
@softboundpb you are welcome, check out my site for more recipes :)
dedemed 1 year ago
Great videos. Just subscribed to your channels. You are making some of my best dishes. Thank you Dede.
AlKhairOliveOil 1 year ago
great vids thanks 4 sharing...
markuslebt 1 year ago
can u bake it?
fardisghomeshi 1 year ago
@fardisghomeshi yes, check out my written recipe on my site :)
dedemed 1 year ago
@fardisghomeshi definitely, just spray it with a bit of olive oil and bake for about 15 minutes in a preheated oven at 450 degrees :)
dedemed 1 year ago
@fardisghomeshi Yes you can bake it on a non stick cookie sheet, spray it with olive oil spray and bake at 450 for about 12-15 minutes or until crispy on the outside :)
dedemed 1 year ago
Is this the Greek or Arabic method?
TheBronzePearl 1 year ago
@TheBronzePearl it is the same either way, check out my falafel from scratch recipe :)
dedemed 1 year ago
hello deemed i love lebanes food and iam not arab can show me how to make the sweet that lebanes people make to the lady who just had a baby
shangaize 1 year ago
@shangaize HI! that dessert is called Mighli and I will be making this video very soon, check out other dessert recipes on my site :)
dedemed 1 year ago
Falafel is my Freaking Favortie arabic food! i love it!!
nennu15 1 year ago
Sweet! My Dad Has A Resteraunt That Has All Meditarian Food! I Love It
DottieRockes789 1 year ago
@DottieRockes789 Very Cool :)
dedemed 1 year ago
my fav breakfast. delicious
fayez4life 1 year ago
@fayez4life Very interesting :)
dedemed 1 year ago
I'm trying to work at this Greek restaurant. I'm hopeful since the owner remembers my name all the time since I've walked into the place. He handed me a menu today and asked me to look over the things on it to see if I am up for the heat of a Greek restaurant from all the recipes involved, not to include; its all scratch there.
Your videos have helped me better understand the food since you show a lot of the process in them. This is one of the dishes on the menu. Spacivas un dobry vyecher.
phantomsyren 1 year ago
@phantomsyren I am so happy that I could help you, you will learn a lot at this restaurant and from watching my videos, you will learn so much about Mediterranean Food :)
dedemed 1 year ago
sumac. i just love it in salads :)
19dec1981 1 year ago
About locating the tahini. you can find it at any store the sell Arabic or Turkish supplies
benzcrazy 1 year ago
great video, thank you :)
samuraigaru 1 year ago
Thank you. I just receive the falafel. I do not know what it was. I decide to be a vegetarian for health reason.***Nice.
eiobeautiful 1 year ago
want to try soon. where does one get SUMAC?
touchedbyamiracle 1 year ago
@touchedbyamiracle You can buy it on my site :)
dedemed 1 year ago
how can i find the am? sesame souce?? i mean i leave in Puerto Rico :( ??
minanak66 1 year ago
tahini sauce is made from ground sesame seeds and a little bit of vegetable oil, you can make it at home ;)
dedemed 1 year ago
You look Mediterranean. Why would you show people how to make falafel from a box??!!! There is nothing better than fresh food with fresh ingredients. Ask any top chef and he will tell you the same.
Bungy221089 2 years ago
I completely agree, this is the QUICK way to make falafel. I have 2 other falafel recipe videos from scratch, check them out on my site :)
dedemed 2 years ago
Thanks for your reply. I tumbled on your recipe from scratch only afterwards and made your falafel last Sunday. They were DELICIOUS!! The only hurdle I came up against was sourcing out the fava beans. I live in London and went everywhere asking for fava and garbanzo beans. In the UK they are called broad beans and chickpeas. I wasn't aware of that and I already had 2 packets of chick peas staring at me at home. So thanks for a fabulous recipe and your clear step by step instructions.
Bungy221089 2 years ago
if you can't find fava beans you can always just use all chick peas instead. I'm glad you liked it, HAPPY COOKING!
dedemed 2 years ago
delicious!!!
thank you so much! ;D
enespaciovacio 2 years ago
OMG you are the hottest girl in the world
OKREDHOT 2 years ago
I have a jar of tahini that is a little less than 1/4 full, but it's not really workable anymore. Can you add oil to refresh it or is it time to toss?
jmorto11 2 years ago
try adding some vegetable oil to it and stir it really well to loosen it up, then use it for hummus :)
dedemed 2 years ago
Dede, how about showing us from scratch how to make falafel? Surely that produces the best tasting and most authentic falafel?
I don't believe anything 'good' comes out of boxes today.
Thanks, Nour.
gelanni 2 years ago
HI Nour, this was the "easy" version, I have 2 other falafel recipe videos from scratch, check those out for how to make fresh falafel, HAPPY COOKING!
dedemed 2 years ago
Hi Dede,
Great recipe. Per the amount of ingredients you used, how many falafels (using the mold) does it make?
Thanks.
firasayyad 2 years ago
check out the written recipe on my site :)
dedemed 2 years ago
Falafal surely aint healthy on the streets of masr lol, the black oil they fry it in really put me off falafal for life, but after watching your video i think i might give it another go!
farah1987 2 years ago
Dede, that looks perfect! I like your website a lot, you've got so many great recipes there!
MrMediterraneanDiet 2 years ago
Dede, that looks perfect! I like you website a lot, so many great recipes!
MrMediterraneanDiet 2 years ago
yummy
jonbonjovi89 2 years ago
dede what country is your maily originally from?
almasria14 2 years ago
Lebanon :)
dedemed 2 years ago
So let me get this straight...
If I don't like onions...I don't HAVE to add them?
That's brilliant!
LoowheezeBreeze 2 years ago 2
Hi DeDe, I've made Falafel from half dozen boxes from the local middle eastern market and the problem I have is that even though I follow the instructions to a T, but they never seem to come out like they do in the restaurants. You know crunchy and fluffy, not so dense. The color seems to come out darker not so green on the inside like the restaurants'. Someone mentioned to add Cream of Tartar to make it fluffier, but that didn't work. Any advice? Thanks
Hollywoodized 2 years ago
THe best falafel are from scratch, check out my homemade falafel video, there you can make them fresh, you can get the written recipe on my site too, good luck :)
dedemed 2 years ago
Excellent! I looked in your store for a Falafel mold but you didn't have one for sale! Can you recommend one?
thebronzedago 2 years ago
Thanks DeDe!
Looks perfect! I haven't heard of those spices but now I'll have to hunt them down. I wonder if Whole Foods carries them?
Jeanne
seanburke100 2 years ago
nice, thanks for posting :)
flyby321 2 years ago
would you consider adding a yogurt to your tahini sauce??
snobum101 2 years ago
yes, you can definitely add yogurt. THe fatteh sauce is made with tahini and yogurt and it tastes amazing as well, check out the fatteh video
dedemed 2 years ago
Great channel!
oneperipatetic 2 years ago
Thanks for this :)
ih4t3l33t 2 years ago
love it all try is u are pretty
khalid93o 2 years ago
shoekran ya helw
derikboy22 2 years ago
Looks delicious. I need to try this. Thanks for posting!
oregoncoastman 2 years ago
I find the mixed boxes from the store are not nearly as good as the home made ones, i also find that with hummus (but thats just me). The only issue i have is finding a recipe that is perfect!
NLFBvideos 2 years ago
check out my falafel recipe from scratch video :)
dedemed 2 years ago
me and my ma bought a ready made mix she said they were lovely and very tasty
skipopdumdum 2 years ago
As a vegan, dating back 15 years, falafels are one of my fav "fast foods". When I buy the pre-made mixture, it works out great, but when I make my own, they just fall apart :( Any tips??
cyphercomplete 2 years ago
Did you check out my recipe from scratch? Usually falafel fall apart if the mixture is to moist, to solve this add a tablespoon or 2 of flour and a bit more bread crumbs :)
dedemed 2 years ago
I will have to look through the vid, thanks.
Great channel by the way!
Cheers
cyphercomplete 2 years ago
i love falafel
konservburq 3 years ago 10
thanks for this video god bless ya :P
xvegansxex 3 years ago
thank you :)
dedemed 3 years ago
I love falafel!
54spiritedwill54 3 years ago 7
Its amazing
best thing ever created
ImGodUFUCK 3 years ago
I buy a mixture at wholefoods too. It's good but not as nutritious as dried peas.
TheUntouchables6 3 years ago
Nice presentation. I made falafel with that premix and it was good but it gave me gas. The best falafel I had was a small storefront near Washington Square Park in NYC. It was so good that I could become a vegan.
Fretkillr 3 years ago
we dont have falafel flour here..
ItsJustMeIsMe 3 years ago
Thank you for all your recipes You make my life easier....I am just not familiar with all the " middle eastern" spices. Do you know if you can have a special video to teach us about the most common ones ? Thank you for all your help
loul06 3 years ago
that is a great idea and it already on my list of videos to make :)
dedemed 3 years ago
Excellent video. I spent the better part of my youth in the Middle East and always remember going into town and getting shawarma's and falafel. Hopefully I can reproduce them to share with my family. Keep it up!!
sandoz100 3 years ago
is any body tell me where from i can get a tahini sauce please
iffat123 3 years ago
you can get them at any of your local indian grocery store. or any middle eastern or international grocery store. i even saw tahini at our Martin's grocery store. good luck
jasmine218 3 years ago
You can find it in Safeway and Wholefoods
vinitakrishnamurthy 3 years ago
i absolutely adore falafel wraps but i can't get that 'falafel mix' stuff in pakistan *sniff sniff*
fudzzz 3 years ago
As do I!
Crush canned chick peas and drain them.
Then mix in a bit of your favorite spices with chopped onion, flour and garlic. Then deep fry. Top with yogurt or mustard,add lettuce,tomatoes,etc.
And enjoy.
Linuxrat 3 years ago
I can in america, maybe I can send you some....if you'd like?
Bellamora72001 3 years ago
yum ! i reckon it would be good with some yoghurt mixed in the tahini mix mmm
hanimii 3 years ago 2
In some Middle-Eastern countries like Lebanon and Egypt, I believe they use fava beans. I prefer it. Is the recipe the same except you use fava beans? I would also like the recipe for kubbeh:A handmade delicacy consisting of a golden brown shell of racked wheat filled with minced beef, onions and pine nuts.
bushido63 3 years ago
Correct, original falafel is made with fava and garbanzo beans. That video will be coming soon along with Kibbeh. Kibbeh is amazing and has many different ways it can be served, I will show them all :) Stay tuned!
dedemed 3 years ago
Yeah in Egypt we make it with fava beans that are ground with about 29839832 tons of parsley and an egg white so it gets fluffy. They end up green on the inside. We also call them ta'miyya.
hop2itrr 3 years ago
yeah, i've heard that from my Egyptian friends, my Falfel video made from scratch will be coming out next week :)
dedemed 3 years ago
I could not find the video about how to make falafel from scratch. Is it up yet? Thanks!
avocadess 3 years ago
It should be up by Monday :)
dedemed 3 years ago
yep thats how we make them in palestine
teddyterrorist 3 years ago 2
thanks, it is great
toby123567 3 years ago
I love lebanese food!
undacovaBrudah06 3 years ago
Dede, I got a falafel mold from Canada. It looks perfect.
ZaphedBeebleBrox 3 years ago
ty for have the middle easten foods i am middle eastern and it home ibrings alot of memeries
ndnmasterblaster 3 years ago
I love hummus and falafel!
67mustangreg 3 years ago
Believe it or not, SO DO I! *yum*
SuperGamer7 3 years ago
I love falafel!
meggiemeg86 3 years ago 2
you are libanaise
korisha 3 years ago
Yes I am :)
dedemed 3 years ago
I tried my first falafel prepared by our neighbor for the first time. It is SO good! Very nice instructional.
Random: I love your eye makeup.
annspade 3 years ago
umm like looks very nice :P i will deffo try and make it.Thanks
persianprincessrocky 3 years ago
Yes, they taste great, but I'm concerned about the cooked oil/deep frying part of it. Cooked oils are one of the worst things you can put into your body.
zxcvlkjhb 3 years ago
You can definitely try baking them, they won't turn out the same shape as when you fry them but they will still taste good, use olive oil for the pan and to sprinkle on them.
dedemed 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this. I LOVE falafel & now I want to try making my own. :)
musiqluvr1 3 years ago
do you have a husband? :-D
robertotheuglyman 3 years ago
Yes I do, but thank you for asking :)
dedemed 3 years ago
thanks for showing us all a vegetarian recipe. I am a vegetarian who strongly fights against animal cruelty and I am happy I learned this recipe from you.
BetterThanUForSure 3 years ago
hehe, no doubt may Allah be with you both, and thanks for the recipe miss!
robertotheuglyman 3 years ago
P.S. it was SO delicious. 5/5 and i definitely subscribed. my husband thanks you, too...lol! ;)
iZeph 3 years ago
I will show you later how to make them from scratch they are just as good if not better. Thank you for the comment.
dedemed 3 years ago
I'm attempting the falafel right now, following along - can't wait to taste it!
Re-watching parts is making me hungry...
I'll let you know how it turns out! ;)
iZeph 3 years ago
Omg Your Great.... KEep GOing WIth The recipes... Thanksss
XxMrsAmOoRaxX 3 years ago
Thanx So Much Your Really Good... Keep Up with The Recipes!!
XxMrsAmOoRaxX 3 years ago
yum yum! Thanks Dede!
williamakadaffy 3 years ago
Thanks dedemed. I am on a very restricted diet and hummus, falafel and tabouli are totally ok for me to eat provided I don't use much salt. The lemon juice and herbs I've found provide lots of flavor by themselves.
jbjindra 3 years ago
a good mama u r thanx
lolo1400lolo1980 3 years ago
i loved it... subscribing
HybridGirl23 3 years ago
i loved it... subscribing
HybridGirl23 3 years ago
I'm hungry :(
DEQR 3 years ago
why do you use falafel mix show people how to make the real falafel
lifecanbebetter 3 years ago
the reason i did it this way is to show how to make it fast and if you don't have time. Falafel can be complicated and I want to show people it doesn't have to be. I will be posting my falafel video in 2 weeks...stay tuned :)
dedemed 3 years ago
You are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tata78 3 years ago
Thank you for doing this I am making this for the first time and did not know how to make the tahini sauce. GOD Bless.
fatima80231 3 years ago
Dede,
I truly enjoy all your videos. Thank you so much. Cannot wait for you to have your own show someday:-)
PS: Do you have a recipe for shawarma. Would love for you to post it if possible.
Thanks again...
na3sanet 3 years ago
Thank you for the comment.
dedemed 3 years ago
falafels are popular overhere^^ thx
zueq 3 years ago
i don't think it's accurate to call falafels new haven't they been around thousands of years
druszaj 3 years ago
Yes they have been around a long time but the dish is very new to many Westerners. Many of the big cities have had falafel shops for a long time but now they are growing in small towns too because of the new global economy, we are all learning more about different cultures.
dedemed 3 years ago
falafels are old.....they are great!
culture02dc 3 years ago
im not vegetarian or vegan, but i do like falafel, i have a falafel sandwich sometimes @ my restaurant called Yiro's Gyros. its greek/mediterranean restaurant w/ all halal food. very good.
AlUrduniya 3 years ago
im hungery now .....
fsroor 3 years ago
Deedee, i don't live in united states, i have no disponible that products so i have to learn the hard way to make falafel :(
Astrocita 3 years ago
Astrocita, I promise I am in the process of making it from scratch, Stay tuned I will make it soon.
dedemed 3 years ago
dedemed, i did not kno wyou can also bake it. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
axmatto 4 years ago
Dede,
I was wondering if you know of a preferred recipe for making falafel from scratch? What might be some "secret" ingredients I could use to make falafel that is really authentic? Thanks!
AmyKay01 4 years ago
i'm going to be making it this weekend, due to the over whelming comments of people wanting it made fresh. I tried to make it from the box to make it easier on people but i promise i will make it from scratch and post the video soon :)
dedemed 4 years ago
Thank you!! :)
AmyKay01 4 years ago
Absolutely a well done video by an intelligent, beautiful woman.
Thank you for posting this video.
fisht6 4 years ago 2
im 5 seconds into your video and just wanted to say damn your sexy....ok continue
crabtrap 4 years ago
Nice! I'd rather say Lebanese cuisine :-)
ZghartaEhden 4 years ago
Hey Dede i was curious about if you bake them how long and what temp. would you recommend?
melaniewest 4 years ago
350 for 20-35 minutes or until crispy
dedemed 4 years ago
Dede, I'm an Irish boy from New York but I really appreciate your demos. I'm a big lover of middle eastern food (and I'm always trying to get the recipes out of my stubborn local restaurant owners!). I would love to see more; why did you stop making videos?
-Matt
PS. Also an attorney! Cooking is a great past-time isn't it?
macco360 4 years ago
That's exactly it, i'm so busy that i never have time to just sit and tape video's, but i have about 5 recipe requests that i do have to fulfill and will be taping video's soon i hope, my goal is to have video's by the end of the year. thank you for the comment :)
dedemed 4 years ago
i have to give u my falafel receipe. It is very interesting on how I make it. Also you can tell me what you think about it.
hiphoplover2007 4 years ago
yes, send it to me, let's compare recipes :)
dedemed 4 years ago
hello, thank you for your recipes! I have not tried them yet but I will soon. I live in LA also. Have you ever eaten at Sahara Falafel in Anaheim? It is the best falafel that I have ever had.
neraknerak 4 years ago
she must be a cook bc she just made a quinelle
allycat114 4 years ago
Now that is what you call falafel. It tastes really great. Dede your a wonder you really are.
beirutpeter 4 years ago
I just wanted to write that there is another way to make falafel with the actual chick peas and fava beans but because we are all always in a rush and people don't have time to cook anymore, so i decided to make it out of a box so at least people can enjoy eating falafel at home and it's quick and easy.
dedemed 4 years ago
I followed your instructions,everything came out good ecept the falafel balls,they were very dry,didn't have taste to them.i added though 1 cup of water to 1 cup of falafel mix since it looked really dry with 1/2 cup of water like your instruction.
qasion 4 years ago
maybe you used a different mix. Try the mixes that are made in Lebanon. You can always add 1/2 tsp of some cayenne pepper, ground coriander, some chopped cilantro or parsley. Try that and see how it works. Serve it with the tahini sauce and vegetables :)
dedemed 4 years ago
As i said evrything came out good except the Falafel balls.I used Ziad brand,bought from a middl eastern store.I will try again with less water.How moist the falafel balls should be?
qasion 4 years ago
it should be as thick as a paste or as thick as hummus, not watery at all. After you mix it let it stand for about an hour before you fry it. Don't be afraid to add more seasoning :)
dedemed 4 years ago
This is awesome! I made this falafel for my Lebanese husband and he liked it. Thanks for posting this video, Dede. I hope you could upload more videos of Lebanese cuisine
ambit79 4 years ago
well thanks in advance Dede
but if it wont be in one of the videos it will be ok
I'll definitely enjoy them either ways
gabe2ricco 4 years ago
dedemed rock!
I love her show
gabe2ricco 4 years ago
thank you...you ROCK too :)
dedemed 4 years ago
Dede can you please make an episode of how to make "Okra with lamb" lebanese style....I had it few times and I loved it and I wish to know how to make it
thanks Dede
gabe2ricco 4 years ago
that sounds like a good request, i'll be posting 4 videos next month...that could be one of them :)
dedemed 4 years ago
awesome thanks.. however it is not low in calories, it is very high in calories! I will give it a go though.
SkylaSilverland 4 years ago
yum yum i love this
83446597 4 years ago
thanks!
brocool 4 years ago
whats the most important in life falafels lol
Realm54 4 years ago
Falafel is one of the Mediterranean gastronomical miracles... When I used to work in a Lebanese restaurant in Paris, we would receive a mashed charm beans material that we had to mix with garlic, coriander and bicarbonate. Then deep fry with sesam seeds. Some people say that you can use chickpea material. Dedemed notre fée ! Mains enchanteuses ! Dites-nous tout ! How can you make falafel from raw materials ?
panuntukan 4 years ago
is that much oil necess.? or can i just put oil to cover the pan and that will give me the same result?
paulaisabel 4 years ago
traditionally falafel is deep fried
dedemed 4 years ago
where can i find a falafel mixture ? whats is the name of the manufacture??
thanx 4 the great effort :)
umshoug 4 years ago
most grocery stores like Kroeger or Ralph's have an international isle, they should carry it, most brands have the same ingredients so it really doesn't matter what brand you use. If you don't find it at any of those places, try searching in your area for a middle eastern grocery store. Thanks for the comment, good luck :)
dedemed 4 years ago
nice
Falafelarie 4 years ago