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Faux Falafel
Vegan Sandwiches
Base yield: 4 sandwiches | Current target: 4 sandwiches
AllergensGluten, Sesame
Nutrition focusProtein-supporting ingredients, Vegetable-rich and fibre-friendly, Contains nourishing fats, Spice-led flavour and digestive warmth
Offering noteCook with clean intention, offer with gratitude, serve as blessing.
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Ingredients
| Ingredient | Base Qty | Scaled Qty | Kitchen Qty / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickpeas, drained and rinsed | 850 g | 850 g | 850 g |
| Fresh lemon juice | 60 ml | 60 ml | 60 ml |
| Minced fresh parsley | 8 g | 8 g | 8 g |
| Ground cumin | 2 tsp | 2 tsp | 2 tsp |
| Ground coriander | 2 tsp | 2 tsp | 2 tsp |
| Toasted sesame oil | 2 tsp | 2 tsp | 2 tsp |
| Red pepper flakes | 1 tsp | 1 tsp | 1 tsp (To taste) |
| Fine sea salt, plus a pinch of black pepper | 0.5 tsp | 0.5 tsp | 0.5 tsp |
| Baking powder | 2 tsp | 2 tsp | 2 tsp |
| All-purpose flour | 20 g | 20 g | 20 g |
| Olive oil, for baking | 15 ml | 15 ml | 15 ml |
| Whole wheat pita bread, 20 cm | 4 each | 4 each | 4 each |
| Shredded lettuce | 420 g | 420 g | 420 g |
| Tomatoes, cut into 6 mm slices | 2 each | 2 each | 2 each |
| Cucumber, cut into 3 mm slices | 1 each | 1 each | 1 each |
Method
- To Make The Falafel: Preheat the oven to 200`C. Oil a large baking sheet. In a medium-size bowl combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, parsley, cumin, coriander, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork so the chickpeas are broken into chunks but not to a paste. Add the baking powder and 2 tbs of the flour. Mix well. Form a heaping tbs of the mixture into a patty 5 cm wide and 1.3 cm thick. If the patty does not hold together add the remaining 1 tbs of flour. Place the patty on the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough. You should have 20 falafel patties. Brush them with the olive oil and bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are golden.
- For Tahini Sauce: Soak 1/4 cup (32 g) cashews in water for 1 hour. Drain and rinse. Combine the cashews, 40-60 ml nondairy milk, 3 tbs fresh lemon juice, 1 tbs tahini, 1 tbs apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp harissa, 1/4 tsp fine sea salt and a pinch of white pepper in a blender. Process until smooth.
- To Assemble The Sandwiches: Fill each pita pocket evenly with 5 of the falafel patties, lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber and drizzle the sauce over all.
Chef Notes
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