Egyptian · appetizer
Taameya (Egyptian Falafel)
Taameya (Egyptian Falafel) reads allium 4.9, herbaceous 4.7 and nutty 3.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Egyptian appetizer, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Allium 4.9 · Herbaceous 4.7 · Nutty 3.3 · Richness 3.1 · Earthy 3.0 · Heat 3.0 · Salinity 3.0 · Umami 2.5 · Warm Spice 2.4 · Sweetness 2.3 · Bitterness 1.7 · Floral 1.4 · Citrus 1.1 · Sourness 0.7 · Fruity 0.6
What's in it (12)
- 2 cups dried fava beans, soaked overnight and peeled
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- oil for frying
Time & effort: about 30 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 105.4 kcal, 6.8 g protein, 3.7 g fat, 15.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Grind soaked fava beans with herbs, onion, garlic, and spices into a coarse, bright green paste without adding water.
- Add baking powder and rest the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Form into flat, thick patties, press sesame seeds into both sides, and deep-fry in hot oil until deeply golden and crisp.
- Serve in flatbread with tomatoes, pickles, and tahini sauce.
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