Middle Easternvegetarianvia groq
Koji Falafel with Mediterranean Sauce
A twist on traditional falafel with a boost of umami from koji, served with a creamy mediterranean sauce.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ● 1 cup dried chickpeas
- ● 1/4 cup koji powderavailable at Asian markets or online
- ●chopped 1/4 cup mediterranean oregano
- ●minced 2 cloves garlic
- ● 1/4 cup shoyuJapanese soy sauce
- ● 1/4 cup olive oil
- ● 1/2 cup falafelstore-bought or homemade
- ● 1/4 cup lemon juice
- ● Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- 1
Soak chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse.
- 2
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 3
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, koji powder, oregano, garlic, shoyu, and olive oil. Process until coarsely ground.
- 4
Using your hands, shape mixture into patties.
- 5
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 6
While falafel bakes, warm mediterranean sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
- 7
Assemble falafel in a pita with warmed sauce and additional toppings, if desired.
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
- 9
Note: For a crisper exterior, pan-fry for 3-4 minutes per side after baking.