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These fritters are crisp on the outside and wonderfully green and fluffy on the inside, serving as a staple breakfast dish across Egypt.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":765,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g dried split fava beans, soaked and drained","name":"Fava Beans","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"dried, split, soaked","notes":"peeled","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 small red onion, chopped","name":"Red Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"small, red","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"5 garlic cloves","name":"Garlic","quantity":5,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"clove","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 cup fresh parsley leaves","name":"Chopped Parsley","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"fresh leaves","notes":"","group":"herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 cup fresh cilantro leaves","name":"Cilantro Leaves","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"fresh leaves","notes":"","group":"herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 leek, white and light green parts only","name":"Leek","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"white and light green parts only","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tablespoon ground coriander","name":"Coriander","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 teaspoon ground cumin","name":"Cumin","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 teaspoon salt","name":"Salt","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1/2 teaspoon baking soda","name":"Baking Soda","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"leavening","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"2 tablespoons sesame seeds","name":"Sesame Seed","quantity":18,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"raw","notes":"for topping","group":"topping","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"Vegetable oil for frying","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":16.9,"usUnit":"oz","form":"liquid","notes":"for deep frying","group":"cooking_fat","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the dried fava beans in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for 12-24 hours, then drain and rinse thoroughly.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the dried fava beans","timerMinutes":720,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a food processor, pulse the onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and leeks until finely chopped.","group":"Base Paste","title":"In a food processor, pulse the onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and leeks","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Base Paste"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the drained fava beans to the processor and pulse until the mixture is very finely ground and light green, but not completely liquified. It should look like a grainy paste.","group":"Base Paste","title":"Add the drained fava beans","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Base Paste"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the ground coriander, cumin, salt, and baking soda. Mix well to incorporate air, which helps make the ta'ameya fluffy.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Transfer the mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (177°C).","group":"Frying","title":"Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Wet your hands slightly. Take a tablespoon of the mixture, shape it into a small disc, and press some sesame seeds onto one or both sides.","group":"Frying","title":"Wet your hands slightly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Carefully drop the patties into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crispy on the outside.","group":"Frying","title":"Carefully drop the patties","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Drain on paper towels and serve immediately while hot.","group":"Serving","title":"Drain on paper towels","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Always use dried split fava beans (peeled), not canned ones, to achieve the correct texture. Soaking for at least 12 hours is crucial for a smooth paste.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Egyptian"]},"course":["appetizer","main"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["food processor","large bowl","deep frying pan","slotted spoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":["sesame"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":24,"unit":"piece","note":"Makes approximately 24 small patties"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The bean paste can be made ahead and kept in the fridge. Do not add baking soda until just before frying."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover fried ta'ameya in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 350°F (177°C) for 5 minutes to maintain crispness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_67fc5ac309%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=59435c6d-0cc2-4dec-84e9-b085e838624c","imageAlt":"Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["fava beans","street food","vegan","protein rich","middle eastern"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:52:17.407Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:52:17.407Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_17142e2daf","slug":"asida-traditional-african-porridge","title":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge)","description":"A thick, smooth, cooked flour pudding popular across North and East Africa, typically served with melted butter and honey or date syrup for a comforting breakfast.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Sudanese","Libyan"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_17142e2daf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e46cb0f8-07cd-453d-8e07-df1274fe8fc9","imageAlt":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge) — recipe cover","tags":["porridge","traditional","sweet","dough","filling","soft"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"boli_cb6fb8f7eb","slug":"boli-roasted-plantain","title":"Boli (Roasted Plantain)","description":"A beloved West African street food staple consisting of sweet, ripe plantains grilled until caramelized and smoky. 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