Ta'ameyaEgyptian Fava Bean Fritters
These crisp fritters are made with soaked fava beans and a generous mix of fresh herbs, giving them a bright green center and a crunchy sesame crust. They are A Egyptian snack, especially good while still hot from the oil.
Prep
25m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 400gFava Bean (soaked and drained)
- 120gOnion (roughly chopped)
- 18gGarlic (roughly chopped)
- 20gFresh Parsley (roughly chopped)
- 20gFresh Coriander (roughly chopped)
- 15gFresh Dill (roughly chopped)
- 6gCumin Powder
- 6gCoriander Powder
- 8gBaking Powder
- 8gSalt
- 3gBlack Pepper
- 30gSesame Seeds
- 500mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Pulse the soaked fava beans in a food processor with the onion, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh coriander, and fresh dill until you have a moist, coarse paste.
- 02
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the cumin powder, coriander powder, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- 03
Shape the mixture into small patties or quenelles and press the tops lightly into the sesame seeds.
- 04
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F), then fry the fritters in batches until crisp on the outside and cooked through in the center. Drain well before serving.
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