Fried Fava Bean Patties | Saveur

Fried Fava Bean Patties | Saveur

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In the United States, this common Middle Eastern street food is better known under the name, falafel.

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Ingredients

  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup sesame paste
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • Salt
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> lb. dried peeled split fava beans, soaked overnight
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cups chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 bunch scallions, greens only, coarsely chopped
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. ground cumin
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. baking powder
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Vegetable oil for frying

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