Refika, My grandma lived in Jerusalem on the main street in a large corner apartment that overlooked a small side street which had a small falafel restaurant on it. From her window on the top floor, she had a perfect view of the oil in the large pan where they fried the falafels. I live in the US, and when I visited her and wanted one of their falafel sandwiches, my grandma would go over to that window, and if she saw that the oil that they were using was fresh, she would let me get a sandwich. That was in 1963 when I was 10 years old. I have been chasing the quality of that extraordinary falafel ever since and I never found anything that matched it...until now. You have brought back such all encompassing sensory memories for me and I THANK YOU from my heart. I pray for your country AND ours. We live in terrible times and you are a shining light that is bringing a lot of people together through a communal love of food and culture and love. Kisses on your head, as my grandma used to say❣️
you too deserve all the love from the Universe. We will heal, with our art, creativity, food, music, anything coming fro the heart with love. Trust humanity!!!!
In Turkey, the elderly ‘kiss from the eyes’ of young ones. I mean not physically. It’s just a saying. I like your grandma’s version too. Much love from the Netherlands.💐
Picture it 1922 Sicily...A beautiful peasant girl with the olive skin , a pizza dough recipe and a dream meets the sweet talker pepperoni salesman from the other village .... I say no more 🤐
I appreciate the amount of information that Refika gives to her audience so they understand the reason why she does the things she does. LIke, do the overnight soak, its better and I'll show you why, and then she shows the two types of falafel mixes and you see it immediately. I love that kind of teaching! She is a very fine Teacher!
Totally agree! The amount of oil, how to test the oil if you don't have that device - brilliant, how to shape it with your hand using that finger motion, the quick salad, the 2 types of plating...gosh, I learned so much! Oh, I was wondering about the leftover oil, and she had a tip for that, too.
I am really sorry I don't usually go back and forth on comments, but you are so wrong and so completely arrogant in what you are emplying that I feel compelled to just give you a few examples how you are mistaken. You say you do not know why she is celebrating, which is quite intriguing as she is quite clear that it is the large number of views she has had on her video on how to make hummus. And yes, it is correct English to refer to the tougher parts of the stalks of parsley as 'woody'. So please, before you criticise, make sure you have your facts correct or maybe just don't criticise as this is a cooking channel and not meant as an ESL lesson.
❤Refika,I'm Greek 🇬🇷 and I love cooking your recipes, and the compliments I received are all due to you...Thanking you kindly.....🧡💛from South Africa 🇿🇦
I bloody LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this woman. She knows her stuff and her little explanations are invaluable to taking the dish to the next level. I’ve cooked *many* of her recipes, been introduced to new ingredients and gained a lot of confidence in the kitchen. We’re having a “Turkish feast” this weekend, everything from this AMAZING woman’s repertoire. Thank You so much! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
@@rahmahdalhat8484 I like her recipe for tavuk doner(chicken gyro) I freeze them in small bags and take them out an hour before dinner, cook them later and make a wrap. My family loves it, it is so yummy and practical when I am in a hurry.
@@jeanh2288 And she's real...hey if you don't have this tool use this thingy, if you don't have this spice don't worry...oops made a mistake, sorry. She cooks like we all do when at home...she cooks for the family, and for the community of it...not necessarily for the chef's table. She also eats her own food like a regular human being...with gusto...not from a tasting spoon. I love that!
Refika, just a tip for you. When I do falafel, I usually put the greens and onion first in the food processor bowl and then add the beans. Thus, the greens get minced nicely as the weight of the beans help them mince 🌷🇬🇧🌷 Maria
I was stationed in Turkey back in 06 and ever since then I have been yearning for some good Turkish food. I miss everything the falafels, the flat bread, the chicken tava, the tea. Most of all though I miss the hospitality, the people, and the wonderful cultural experience. It was such a beautiful, and wonderful country and I truly hope to go back again some day but as a civilian.
Thank you, Refika, for showing the comparison between the finished falafel when chickpeas are soaked overnight and using the pressure cooker. This attention to detail is one of the (many) things that sets you apart from others! 🧡
I thought that was great as well. I was hoping she would also mention canned (tinned) chickpeas. I thought that was what she would cover when she mentioned a fast version.
I grew up in the Middle East (Kuwait!) and Falafel sandwiches were a Friday tradition after church. Been a few years since I left the country and not a day goes by when I don’t think of Arabic food. Thank you, Refika for teaching us through these videos that it’s possible for us to cook restaurant-quality food in our own kitchens! Love your spirit and the way you explain WHY you do what you do. You are AMAZING! Keep going! You’re doing so well! ❤️
Yup. I love it, and my husband who never liked or ate hummus, is now a convert and it's the only hummus he eats. Which is good, I guess but now that's less for me 🤣
I'm so glad you said it...I was thinking of trying it and now I definitely will. I do question one thing. If the hummus is not served immediately does the ice break down and make it runny?
You are one of the most charming and wholesome cooks on the internet and all of your recipes are amazing! Thank you for your efforts to give us great recipes❤
I have had a hankering for falafel for about a week. My husband and I meet your recipe and I can't tell you enough how much we loved the falafel that we made. Using the fresh herbs and spices with the garlic and onion, we were blown away with the flavors. This is better than restaurant quality. We thank you for sharing your knowledge. Can't wait to try more of your recipes
@@lisaharrod8386 you wouldn't consider someone glorious if they are violent to you or your family, would you. Same way what is the glory when all that they did was mass murder. I think you are someone who thinks slave trade by the British is also part of their glorious past.
Over 1.5 million views for her hummus video! I complemented her on one of her videos and within 2 days I got a warm thank you. She is a talented chef and has class.
There is such love in your offerings. Even the language you use to gather together these incredible recipes is closer to a spiritual and relational poetry. Food is so sacred and you honour that in the way you share. I just finished making your Turkish Pide--7 different kinds--for friends, and it was an incredible hit!!! I know this Falafel recipe will be elegant and deeply nourishing. Thank you. Once i made falafel using a small amount of Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter) in the frying process and it was other worldly and decadent. A gift to find you and your way with food/medicine/culture.
You are the reason your channel is so successful! You are so cute and personable. I probably will never make this, but I just love watching and listening to you. Love from Oregon USA
Every time I make falafel, I come back to watch this video, because all of your tips make an enormous different in the taste. Everybody who eats them praises them as the best they've had. Thank you!
I made these today for the first time. And had never eaten them before. They are so wonderful. I made a tatziki sauce to go with it. Oh my, thanks for the recipe. I also formed the balls with my hand using a full teaspoon for the measurements. There’s no need for a falafel maker or anything else. The demonstration you gave is perfect.
I just got a food processor as a Christmas gift, and your falafel recipe was one of the first things I used it for. I ate them on pita with diced cucumber, yogurt, and sumac, and they were delicious. Thank you for sharing these delicious recipes.
Prayers and overwhelming blessings from overflowing to overflowing my dear friend. God is with you always and forever!! Thank you for being such a blessing to me.
Refika, Greetings from the Pacific northwest of USA. You are a delight. You make the recipes simple and easy to follow. Every dish I have made has been superb.Thank You. I am sending prayers for Turkey and Syria's recovery from the earthquakes.
Hi Refika! I am half Lebanese and spent my youth in Lebanon where they make the greatest Falafel sandwiches. Although I already make decent homemade Falafel myself, I am very thankful for your video and the tips you gave. Very rarely it is shown that Falafel can be made with fava beans, so thanks for mentioning it. Your videos and your personality bring a lot of joy to the world. Best regards from Portugal!
I made falafel last night using this recipe. I was skeptical about the clove and cinnamon but Refika has never steered me wrong in any recipe or technique so I used 3 cloves and 3 pinches of cinnamon. Wow 🤩 this is the best falafel recipe! Never doubt the Refika and her team. Thank you 🙏 thank you 🙏 thank you 🙏 😻❤️😍
I did not knew about the sesame seed. I am a HUGE fan of falafel and hummus, your advices were precious for me. thank you for your work :) greetings from Romania
Cela fait moins d'une semaine que j'ai découvert votre chaîne et que je me suis abonné. Bien que mon anglais soit mauvais, je visionne vos vidéos avec le plus grand plaisir. J'adore vos recettes , vos gestes et vos explications. J'adore cuisiner et ai un grand faible pour la cuisine turc, autant vous dire que j'ai hâte de m'y mettre. Alors, pour l'amour de la bonne cuisine, pour l'amour de la Turquie, pour l'amour du partage, mille mercis à vous qui me faites vraiment voyager.
I love the way your energy spills in the air. You make everything interesting, easy and bursting with love. I'm not cooking always, but never the less I play your videos just to soak up some of that beautiful positive energy you and your team radiate. Thank you, and I wish you "beriket" in every aspect of your life (we also use this word in Macedonia)
There is no one as enjoyable to learn Turkish cooking from then you - Refika. Even here in Estonia, I can make your delicious recipes and feel the warm salty air ...
I made this on Sunday, it was my first time trying it. It was good when i made it. I put it in the refrigerator and had it for breakfast the next morning... It was AMAZING. My mom called me asking when i gonna make more (she also had it the next morning).
This lady teaches like Emeril Lagasse used to, explaining different outcomes from improper technique or various ingredients. I love it! I used to watch Emeril all of the time.
Your recipe for hummus changed my life (also I am the envy of all my friends and it is the most requested dish that I take to parties) so now I look forward to the same amazing results in this fabulous falafel recipe! Together I shall now be invited to every party! Thank you Rafika! You are amazing!!
You are so inventive and confident with your recipes, Refika, I can't imagine you making any "F*** ups". May the force be with you and your wonderful crew. Cheers from L.A.
This is the BEST falafel recipe EVER. Just made it for lunch, everyone went back for more. Absolutely delicious. I served them with some kisir, tomatoes and yogurt. It was outstanding. Thank you Refika x
This whole channel is just pure joy. My mood always improves as soon as I click on your videos, whether or not I think I'll ever make whatever recipe you've posted. And then I'm always super hungry by the time the video ends, and already hoping to find whatever ingredients I'll need. Thank you Refika, Bahar, and everyone else behind the scenes that make these videos what they are.
@@hade7260 Yemekleri ve kültürleri tek bir yere atfetmeye çalışmak yerine hepsinin bir kültür birikimi olduğunu kabul etsek keşke. Rakı ouzo adında Yunanistan'da içiliyorsa, Ortadoğunun her yerinde kebap, kısır, künefe türevleri yapılıyorsa kimse kimseden çaldığı için değil bu topraklardaki kültür alışverişindendir. Falafel de Lübnan'dan diye biliniyor olabilir ama bu ülkede de yapıldığı ve farklı yorumlar getirildiği gerçeğini değiştirmez. Kaldı ki, Türkiye ortadoğu ile kültür alışverişinde bulunduğu kadar aslında bir kısmı da ortadoğunun parçasıdır.
God Bless all the people of Turkey! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! I have only recently been introduced to home made Turkish food, and it is absolutely amazing!
Ma shaa' Allah! This channel has helped me out so much! My new husband is Jordanian & I'm an American so your teaching techniques are very helpful to me. Jazaki Allahu khairan.
I'm from North Carolina USA and I love your show! I love how you give me the real tips and why something is better if you do it that way. Now I know why it's worthwhile to soak chickpeas overnight for falafel. Now I understand some distinction between baking soda and baking powder. Thank you! :-)❤️👍
Without being able to travel, I travel though cooking foods of places I love. Thank you, Refika, for taking me to Istanbul through my nose and mouth, until I can visit with my feet.
God bless you daughter, and I pray for turkey. Your food (recipes) feed my body mmm and soul. Thank you so very much. An old(78) cowboy in the mountains of southern arizona
I made falafel for the first time (my man likes falafel) and I chose your receipe because we love your humus and I fell in love with this falafel…I can barely believe it,but it’s way better than we had in restaurants,so many thanks🙏
I’m Indian and I’m a huge fan of your cooking. I make hummus weekly - my toddler is absolutely crazy about it and I’m so confident when I give it to her because I know it’s pure and healthy! Will be trying the falafel soon!
Gosh darn, Refika, I think I love you! This looks absolutely, herbaciously, fragrantly delicious. Thank you, and much love from Australia! Praying for you, your loved ones, and all in Turkey and beyond - may we, as a united world, get through these hard times (if just to enjoy your recipes at the end of it all) 🥰
Put God first❗☝️Jesus is Lord.👑 All the Glory goes to God forever☝️❤️📖. Repent, turn from evil and sin. ASAP!😟. Hell is for real. No joke. Jesus paid for it All.✝️❤️🐝🍃
Hey Refika I tried your falafel recipe and I want to thank you for sharing this recipe because my wife loves to eat falafel and she liked your falafel a lot. Keep teaching us more Turkish food recipes.
I grew up vegetarian and have been looking for recipes that my wife may like. Normally we do different meals but finding ones we can share has been a fun goal over the last several years. I’m enjoying binge watching your channel now.
I live in Istanbul and I'm so happy I found your videos. You are so enjoyable to watch and I love your explanations. Thank you for the hummus tip about how to get the skins off of the chickpeas quicker - that will save me so much time! I can't wait to try this falafel recipe, and re-use the oil as well. Great tips and great energy here!
I rarely like and comment on a video due to a request from the content creator, but I just love Refika so much that I can't help but do so when she asks. I love her stories, her tips, her recipes, her passion, even how she talks to the crew, you can tell she loves what she does, and she loves people. Sending prayers to Turkey too for stability and peace for all its people.
Brilliant - they look absolutely gorgeous - and as do you! The style of cookery is cultural and your on-camera personality does add to the overall appeal. I am of Greek ancestry and so I’m quite conversant with the ingredients that our two countries share 😀. Your videos do manage to produce great big smiles from all corners of the globe! All the best
Just wanted to comment how much I love your recipes and your channel. I haven’t made the meat based ones as I’m vegan, but I must say you’re one of the best food channels out there ! Your energy, the quality of your recipes and the amount of details and précisions you always give us are amazing. This is true generosity in the kitchen. Also, your hummus is the best ever and people are always amazed when I bring it somewhere 😁😁😇🥰
I used your recipe tonight and the flavor was phenomenal. I loved the flavor of the ground clove and the cinnamon, the sesame seeds added another dimension to the flavor. This is my favorite falafel recipe ever. Thank you 🙏
Thank you so much, dear lady! I grew bored with my every day recipes, and I began trying your DELICIOUS recipes. You have transformed my kitchen skills, and my family LOVES the new dishes! Every meal is now like an exotic vacation with a celebration banquet! With our love and best wishes.
I’ve seen many recipes for Falafel on UA-cam, but your recipe looks super DELICIOUS!! And I’ve never seen anyone add dill, cinnamon or cloves! I can’t wait to make some! Thanks for your video! 🙏🏼☺️
Hi, greetings from India. I had once eaten "Falafal" in New Delhi and had liked, but that was quite simply made. Was not green, served with tomato sauce.... Later back home, I had made it with my own choice of gradients and served it with Tamarind sauce and Indian dish Raita (mixed curd+grated cucumber+ salt+ roasted cumin powder) and every one just loved it. .......... I had used "Chanaa-Dal" (black chic-pea pealed and parted. It is easily available in India) not this one( we call it "Kabuli chanaa" and it's also easily available here). I had mixed some ginger +Garlic +green chillies +onion +coriander and grinder it then added salt, Garam masala and some lime juice. To make perfect chops I used a small stainless-steel biscuit cutter. I shallow fried it on a pan with less oil but even then it came out perfect. Tamarind sauce is also very common and popular in India, especially with these snacks. ..... You can also try it and also Raita. Will love it..... I'm going to make falafal now in a few days. 😊😊
Hello from Canada 🇨🇦 This is the first time I have watched your video. I will continue to watch your videos. Love falafels. Peace and love to you and your loved ones. ❤🤗
Dear Refika and the other dearest Friends. God Bless you, your Family and all the People of Turkey. This is my prayer. A big big HUG from the Distance. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇵🇷
What charisma you possess! Excellent and thorough presentation. Wonderful opportunity to gather my daughters and indulge in creating this mouthwatering and visually appealing experience. Thank you.
I am from Scotland in the United Kingdom! It as fantastic to see your falafels, I have made them before after seeing people make them on UA-cam, but I would like to say that yours are the very best that I have tried!!! I really like the way you add the sesame seeds and don't just sprinkle them on the top! It gives a different taste and texture to the falafel and I also find that they are less likely to burn in the carrier oil!!! Thank you!!! P! xx
Refika, My grandma lived in Jerusalem on the main street in a large corner apartment that overlooked a small side street which had a small falafel restaurant on it. From her window on the top floor, she had a perfect view of the oil in the large pan where they fried the falafels. I live in the US, and when I visited her and wanted one of their falafel sandwiches, my grandma would go over to that window, and if she saw that the oil that they were using was fresh, she would let me get a sandwich. That was in 1963 when I was 10 years old. I have been chasing the quality of that extraordinary falafel ever since and I never found anything that matched it...until now. You have brought back such all encompassing sensory memories for me and I THANK YOU from my heart.
I pray for your country AND ours. We live in terrible times and you are a shining light that is bringing a lot of people together through a communal love of food and culture and love. Kisses on your head, as my grandma used to say❣️
you too deserve all the love from the Universe. We will heal, with our art, creativity, food, music, anything coming fro the heart with love. Trust humanity!!!!
In Turkey, the elderly ‘kiss from the eyes’ of young ones. I mean not physically. It’s just a saying. I like your grandma’s version too. Much love from the Netherlands.💐
Lovely memory for you xx
Picture it 1922 Sicily...A beautiful peasant girl with the olive skin , a pizza dough recipe and a dream meets the sweet talker pepperoni salesman from the other village .... I say no more 🤐
Great story!
I absolutely love the phrase “let the mixture come to its senses”. It’s perfect
I’m Syrian and not surprised, Turkish cooks are always surpassed others in the region for a reason 👍🏽 the sis did everything perfectly
I appreciate the amount of information that Refika gives to her audience so they understand the reason why she does the things she does. LIke, do the overnight soak, its better and I'll show you why, and then she shows the two types of falafel mixes and you see it immediately. I love that kind of teaching! She is a very fine Teacher!
Agree with this excellent comment. Coffee filter is genius.
Totally agree! The amount of oil, how to test the oil if you don't have that device - brilliant, how to shape it with your hand using that finger motion, the quick salad, the 2 types of plating...gosh, I learned so much! Oh, I was wondering about the leftover oil, and she had a tip for that, too.
This is what vegetarian dreams are made of! Thank you for the inspiration and good luck.
@@ayselangley3845 ayşe ne diyosun ayşe beni delirtme mis gibi iş yapıyor kadın
@@ayselangley3845pardon ama sizin Ingilizce anlamadiğiniz çok belki.
I am really sorry I don't usually go back and forth on comments, but you are so wrong and so completely arrogant in what you are emplying that I feel compelled to just give you a few examples how you are mistaken. You say you do not know why she is celebrating, which is quite intriguing as she is quite clear that it is the large number of views she has had on her video on how to make hummus. And yes, it is correct English to refer to the tougher parts of the stalks of parsley as 'woody'. So please, before you criticise, make sure you have your facts correct or maybe just don't criticise as this is a cooking channel and not meant as an ESL lesson.
@@zehralort
Have a nice day.cinamon wood.😊
❤Refika,I'm Greek 🇬🇷 and I love cooking your recipes, and the compliments I received are all due to you...Thanking you kindly.....🧡💛from South Africa 🇿🇦
Greetings, Neighbour...
Our best neighbour ❤️
I bloody LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this woman. She knows her stuff and her little explanations are invaluable to taking the dish to the next level. I’ve cooked *many* of her recipes, been introduced to new ingredients and gained a lot of confidence in the kitchen. We’re having a “Turkish feast” this weekend, everything from this AMAZING woman’s repertoire. Thank You so much! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
any recommendations
And she’s interesting to watch because she explains everything so thoroughly… She tells us why things are the way they are
@@rahmahdalhat8484 I like her recipe for tavuk doner(chicken gyro) I freeze them in small bags and take them out an hour before dinner, cook them later and make a wrap. My family loves it, it is so yummy and practical when I am in a hurry.
@@jeanh2288 And she's real...hey if you don't have this tool use this thingy, if you don't have this spice don't worry...oops made a mistake, sorry. She cooks like we all do when at home...she cooks for the family, and for the community of it...not necessarily for the chef's table. She also eats her own food like a regular human being...with gusto...not from a tasting spoon. I love that!
@@jbrn4500 yes!!! I’m a total fan.
Refika, just a tip for you. When I do falafel, I usually put the greens and onion first in the food processor bowl and then add the beans. Thus, the greens get minced nicely as the weight of the beans help them mince 🌷🇬🇧🌷 Maria
I do the same - it is only logical!
Great idea!! Thank you
I was stationed in Turkey back in 06 and ever since then I have been yearning for some good Turkish food. I miss everything the falafels, the flat bread, the chicken tava, the tea. Most of all though I miss the hospitality, the people, and the wonderful cultural experience. It was such a beautiful, and wonderful country and I truly hope to go back again some day but as a civilian.
What is chicken tava ?? I think I have to goggle this
Thank you, Refika, for showing the comparison between the finished falafel when chickpeas are soaked overnight and using the pressure cooker. This attention to detail is one of the (many) things that sets you apart from others! 🧡
I appreciated that, too, as I had no idea about any of that
I thought that was great as well. I was hoping she would also mention canned (tinned) chickpeas. I thought that was what she would cover when she mentioned a fast version.
@@moniquem783 Thank you!
That was an eye-opener for me too!
@@IMJwhoRU 🤣🤣🤣
I grew up in the Middle East (Kuwait!) and Falafel sandwiches were a Friday tradition after church. Been a few years since I left the country and not a day goes by when I don’t think of Arabic food. Thank you, Refika for teaching us through these videos that it’s possible for us to cook restaurant-quality food in our own kitchens! Love your spirit and the way you explain WHY you do what you do. You are AMAZING! Keep going! You’re doing so well! ❤️
Making this asap.
Im Lebanese and I’ve been making your hummus (sorry mom) I am not surprised you’ve reached over 1mm viewers! Your hummus recipe it’s AMAZING!
Yup. I love it, and my husband who never liked or ate hummus, is now a convert and it's the only hummus he eats. Which is good, I guess but now that's less for me 🤣
Love ❤️
I follow her hummus recipe, it's awesome.
I'm so glad you said it...I was thinking of trying it and now I definitely will. I do question one thing. If the hummus is not served immediately does the ice break down and make it runny?
@@jbrn4500 Yeah, it will make it nice and creamier!
This woman is changing my life, one recipe at a time!
I am a Pakistani. Turkey is always in our prayers. We love you. I love your recipes and your innate and spontaneous style of teaching.
I love how you lace your videos with historical information 👌🏼🩵
You are one of the most charming and wholesome cooks on the internet and all of your recipes are amazing! Thank you for your efforts to give us great recipes❤
I have had a hankering for falafel for about a week. My husband and I meet your recipe and I can't tell you enough how much we loved the falafel that we made. Using the fresh herbs and spices with the garlic and onion, we were blown away with the flavors. This is better than restaurant quality. We thank you for sharing your knowledge. Can't wait to try more of your recipes
Turkey has an ancient and glorious history...she will survive through her people...people like you Refika!
She?
Glorious history of killing Areminians
@@theyoungwolfstudio yes.
@@MrAjay51 as with every other culture on the planet, violence is a part of the history of Turkey...
@@lisaharrod8386 you wouldn't consider someone glorious if they are violent to you or your family, would you. Same way what is the glory when all that they did was mass murder. I think you are someone who thinks slave trade by the British is also part of their glorious past.
I like your brisk delivery and editing. Very nice to listen to your great recipes.
What an AWESOME tip of the filter for shaping falafels
Over 1.5 million views for her hummus video! I complemented her on one of her videos and within 2 days I got a warm thank you. She is a talented chef and has class.
There is such love in your offerings. Even the language you use to gather together these incredible recipes is closer to a spiritual and relational poetry. Food is so sacred and you honour that in the way you share. I just finished making your Turkish Pide--7 different kinds--for friends, and it was an incredible hit!!! I know this Falafel recipe will be elegant and deeply nourishing. Thank you. Once i made falafel using a small amount of Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter) in the frying process and it was other worldly and decadent. A gift to find you and your way with food/medicine/culture.
I like your accent. You are so positive and with good humor. I have a pleasure to watch your recipes. Thank you 😊
Turkey is in my heart thoughts all the time now that I have been hanging out in your kitchen...it’s a small world.
You are the best food blogger I’ve found from all over the world. You really go into detail and tell us how to avoid any mistakes. Thank you!
You are the reason your channel is so successful! You are so cute and personable. I probably will never make this, but I just love watching and listening to you. Love from Oregon USA
Every time I make falafel, I come back to watch this video, because all of your tips make an enormous different in the taste. Everybody who eats them praises them as the best they've had. Thank you!
I made these today for the first time. And had never eaten them before. They are so wonderful. I made a tatziki sauce to go with it. Oh my, thanks for the recipe. I also formed the balls with my hand using a full teaspoon for the measurements. There’s no need for a falafel maker or anything else. The demonstration you gave is perfect.
I'm Algérian... And i really love the way you cook😍😍😍... Turkish cuisine is my favorite... I love everything turkish💙❤️... Kisses from Marrakech 😘
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I fell in love with falafel when I visited Holy Land. I thank you so very much for this amazing recipe!!!
The falafel looks great but I’ve decided “tikir tikir” is my new favorite description. ♥️
This woman is FANTASTIC. Her energy, her enthusiasm, her knowledge are exceptional. I can’t wait to try the falafel. You go Refika.
Wow, you are just great in every way: enthusiasm, creativity and the specific details you explain so clearly. Thanks for being you!
I agree Timothy
I just got a food processor as a Christmas gift, and your falafel recipe was one of the first things I used it for. I ate them on pita with diced cucumber, yogurt, and sumac, and they were delicious. Thank you for sharing these delicious recipes.
Prayers and overwhelming blessings from overflowing to overflowing my dear friend. God is with you always and forever!! Thank you for being such a blessing to me.
Refika, Greetings from the Pacific northwest of USA. You are a delight. You make the recipes simple and easy to follow. Every dish I have made has been superb.Thank You. I am sending prayers for Turkey and Syria's recovery from the earthquakes.
Hi Refika!
I am half Lebanese and spent my youth in Lebanon where they make the greatest Falafel sandwiches.
Although I already make decent homemade Falafel myself, I am very thankful for your video and the tips you gave. Very rarely it is shown that Falafel can be made with fava beans, so thanks for mentioning it.
Your videos and your personality bring a lot of joy to the world.
Best regards from Portugal!
I had the hottest Lebanese boyfriend. 😍 Lol. On the topic of Lebanon. 😂
LadyWatchingBird lol
Using fava (broad) beans is more of the style in Egypt. Favas are not common in the USA, especially peeled ones that you need.
I appreciate your attitude towards sustainability. A great and easy recipe.
I made falafel last night using this recipe. I was skeptical about the clove and cinnamon but Refika has never steered me wrong in any recipe or technique so I used 3 cloves and 3 pinches of cinnamon. Wow 🤩 this is the best falafel recipe! Never doubt the Refika and her team. Thank you 🙏 thank you 🙏 thank you 🙏 😻❤️😍
Hi 😊
Are the ingredients enough for 4 people? Thank you 🌸
Thanks for helping me come to my senses!! 😁 I appreciate all the helpful information and your lovely enthusiasm.
I did not knew about the sesame seed. I am a HUGE fan of falafel and hummus, your advices were precious for me. thank you for your work :) greetings from Romania
I just like to listen to Rafika, especially when she speaks Turkish words 😌🥰
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Me too! 😍
I agree 😀
You talked me into using soaked chickpeas even though I want to make this recipe immediately. Sending love to Turkey!
Cela fait moins d'une semaine que j'ai découvert votre chaîne et que je me suis abonné. Bien que mon anglais soit mauvais, je visionne vos vidéos avec le plus grand plaisir. J'adore vos recettes , vos gestes et vos explications. J'adore cuisiner et ai un grand faible pour la cuisine turc, autant vous dire que j'ai hâte de m'y mettre. Alors, pour l'amour de la bonne cuisine, pour l'amour de la Turquie, pour l'amour du partage, mille mercis à vous qui me faites vraiment voyager.
I love the way your energy spills in the air. You make everything interesting, easy and bursting with love. I'm not cooking always, but never the less I play your videos just to soak up some of that beautiful positive energy you and your team radiate. Thank you, and I wish you "beriket" in every aspect of your life (we also use this word in Macedonia)
Seeing Refika once a week, feels like spouse returning after millitary service. Its such a delight
One of the best words one has ever told me thank you sooo soo much..
We salute your spouse
I made this for my parents since we are all wegetarian. Huge success! Thank you for amazing recipe i will repeat this for sure :)))
I’m from Brazil living in the USA sf-ca for the past 35 years. I enjoy your videos because your authenticity is unique. You are family. Thank you!
We are a big family with you! ❤️
I've got chick peas soaking as I watch this - tomorrow I feast on falafel! I love your channel Refika.
There is no one as enjoyable to learn Turkish cooking from then you - Refika. Even here in Estonia, I can make your delicious recipes and feel the warm salty air ...
I made this on Sunday, it was my first time trying it. It was good when i made it. I put it in the refrigerator and had it for breakfast the next morning... It was AMAZING. My mom called me asking when i gonna make more (she also had it the next morning).
I have similar experience for making it. It becomes my special treats which people love it.
women like you will bring peace to the world :) ! keep on being yourself! wow ! You are an inspiration ! hugs from Berlin
This lady teaches like Emeril Lagasse used to, explaining different outcomes from improper technique or various ingredients. I love it! I used to watch Emeril all of the time.
love watching her videos they are so interesting, informative and fun to learn,she makes cooking so easy 😋
I love Turkey 🇹🇷and pray for it
love
She makes cooking so enjoyable and easy. Love the way she explained all the details.
This woman is so full of life! Your attitude sells your food. I just have to try this out!!
Your recipe for hummus changed my life (also I am the envy of all my friends and it is the most requested dish that I take to parties) so now I look forward to the same amazing results in this fabulous falafel recipe! Together I shall now be invited to every party! Thank you Rafika! You are amazing!!
So true! Her Hummus recipe changed my life..;) No seriously, it is the best Hummus I made and ate!
You are so inventive and confident with your recipes, Refika, I can't imagine you making any "F*** ups". May the force be with you and your wonderful crew. Cheers from L.A.
This is the BEST falafel recipe EVER. Just made it for lunch, everyone went back for more. Absolutely delicious. I served them with some kisir, tomatoes and yogurt. It was outstanding. Thank you Refika x
I’ve made your recipe for falafel today using the cinnamon and cloves. Hands down, the best I have ever tasted! Thank you!
This whole channel is just pure joy. My mood always improves as soon as I click on your videos, whether or not I think I'll ever make whatever recipe you've posted. And then I'm always super hungry by the time the video ends, and already hoping to find whatever ingredients I'll need. Thank you Refika, Bahar, and everyone else behind the scenes that make these videos what they are.
Ülkeyi turizm bakanından daha iyi tanıtan kadın, selam olsun..
@@hade7260 sadece falafel yapmıyor ki...
@@hade7260 adam geniş zamanda konuşmuş. Siz ne diye falafel ile ilgili laf giydirme derdindesiniz ki
@@hade7260 bence konu güzel yorum yapan birine gereksiz laf sokma çabanız. Ayrıca banane ne ya 5 yaşında gibi.
@@hade7260 beyfendinin yorumunun muhattabı da siz değilsiniz. Size ne?
@@hade7260 Yemekleri ve kültürleri tek bir yere atfetmeye çalışmak yerine hepsinin bir kültür birikimi olduğunu kabul etsek keşke. Rakı ouzo adında Yunanistan'da içiliyorsa, Ortadoğunun her yerinde kebap, kısır, künefe türevleri yapılıyorsa kimse kimseden çaldığı için değil bu topraklardaki kültür alışverişindendir.
Falafel de Lübnan'dan diye biliniyor olabilir ama bu ülkede de yapıldığı ve farklı yorumlar getirildiği gerçeğini değiştirmez. Kaldı ki, Türkiye ortadoğu ile kültür alışverişinde bulunduğu kadar aslında bir kısmı da ortadoğunun parçasıdır.
Found my new rabbit hole to go down. I first had Turkish food as an exchange student in Germany in the 90s and it blew my mind.
My favorite Turkish restaurant in Germany was in Opladen.
God Bless all the people of Turkey! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! I have only recently been introduced to home made Turkish food, and it is absolutely amazing!
Enjoy!
I am Egyptian, and I am in Love of this video. your details are AMAZING!!!! i am Really Impressed .. MucH LOVE from BANDIRMA ,
Ma shaa' Allah! This channel has helped me out so much! My new husband is Jordanian & I'm an American so your teaching techniques are very helpful to me. Jazaki Allahu khairan.
Turkey Stop killing Kurds!
I just made this today and my 5 years old son loved it, finally he had a meal without meat 😅 Thank you as always Refika ❤
16:10 your recipie good explaining important points to take care during making falafel. Wishing you good luck
I'm from North Carolina USA and I love your show! I love how you give me the real tips and why something is better if you do it that way. Now I know why it's worthwhile to soak chickpeas overnight for falafel. Now I understand some distinction between baking soda and baking powder. Thank you! :-)❤️👍
From zambia just love your recipes
Soda actually has more leavening power
Without being able to travel, I travel though cooking foods of places I love.
Thank you, Refika, for taking me to Istanbul through my nose and mouth, until I can visit with my feet.
you are so welcome! i am so glad and hope your feet can visit Istanbul someday as well! 😍
@@Refika hi can we use canned chickpeas??
This food isnt turkish, its arabic
I love EVERYTHING Turkish. Country People and most definitely the FOOD. And you do a great job. 👍🏻🙌
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Indeed, Egyptian falafel is very delicious.
Yesss!!! We had great experience in Istanbul. Everyone was very niceeee and the food was sooo delicious 🤤
Can’t wait to go back 😍
Falafel originated in Egyptian. Many cultures have adopted it including Turkey. It’s really tasty 😋
Salaam from INDONESIA. I love Falafel so much. In my city I can have it in The Halal Guys restaurant. Tasyakur, Refika for the Turkish Falafel recipe.
God bless you daughter, and I pray for turkey. Your food (recipes) feed my body mmm and soul. Thank you so very much. An old(78) cowboy in the mountains of southern arizona
Just beautiful, as usual. Prayers and love for Turkey. Stay well Refika, Behar, and crew.
I made falafel for the first time (my man likes falafel) and I chose your receipe because we love your humus and I fell in love with this falafel…I can barely believe it,but it’s way better than we had in restaurants,so many thanks🙏
I’m Indian and I’m a huge fan of your cooking. I make hummus weekly - my toddler is absolutely crazy about it and I’m so confident when I give it to her because I know it’s pure and healthy! Will be trying the falafel soon!
Gosh darn, Refika, I think I love you!
This looks absolutely, herbaciously, fragrantly delicious. Thank you, and much love from Australia!
Praying for you, your loved ones, and all in Turkey and beyond - may we, as a united world, get through these hard times (if just to enjoy your recipes at the end of it all) 🥰
Put God first❗☝️Jesus is Lord.👑 All the Glory goes to God forever☝️❤️📖. Repent, turn from evil and sin. ASAP!😟. Hell is for real. No joke. Jesus paid for it All.✝️❤️🐝🍃
Hey Refika I tried your falafel recipe and I want to thank you for sharing this recipe because my wife loves to eat falafel and she liked your falafel a lot. Keep teaching us more Turkish food recipes.
My mum (in New Zealand)🇳🇿 sent me (in Australia)🇦🇺 links to your videos… thankyou! You're wonderful to watch.. And now I'm HUNGRY!! 😍
I grew up vegetarian and have been looking for recipes that my wife may like. Normally we do different meals but finding ones we can share has been a fun goal over the last several years.
I’m enjoying binge watching your channel now.
I live in Istanbul and I'm so happy I found your videos. You are so enjoyable to watch and I love your explanations. Thank you for the hummus tip about how to get the skins off of the chickpeas quicker - that will save me so much time! I can't wait to try this falafel recipe, and re-use the oil as well. Great tips and great energy here!
I rarely like and comment on a video due to a request from the content creator, but I just love Refika so much that I can't help but do so when she asks. I love her stories, her tips, her recipes, her passion, even how she talks to the crew, you can tell she loves what she does, and she loves people. Sending prayers to Turkey too for stability and peace for all its people.
Thank you soooo soo much 🙏🍀🧿
Brilliant - they look absolutely gorgeous - and as do you! The style of cookery is cultural and your on-camera personality does add to the overall appeal. I am of Greek ancestry and so I’m quite conversant with the ingredients that our two countries share 😀. Your videos do manage to produce great big smiles from all corners of the globe! All the best
Thank you. We love your cooking and your bright personality!
Love how clear your instructions are. It looks very delicious.
I love your enthusiasm and your comprehensive explanations. I haven’t yet tried your recipes but I will because they look delicious!
She makes cooking interesting and the added information is worthwhile
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The natural and humble presentation made it the best
Just wanted to comment how much I love your recipes and your channel. I haven’t made the meat based ones as I’m vegan, but I must say you’re one of the best food channels out there ! Your energy, the quality of your recipes and the amount of details and précisions you always give us are amazing. This is true generosity in the kitchen. Also, your hummus is the best ever and people are always amazed when I bring it somewhere 😁😁😇🥰
More vegan recipes, please
I used your recipe tonight and the flavor was phenomenal. I loved the flavor of the ground clove and the cinnamon, the sesame seeds added another dimension to the flavor. This is my favorite falafel recipe ever. Thank you 🙏
The moka pot filter idea is GENIUS!!! Much love from Italy 😘
Just returned from Türkiye and loved the falafel burger. I want to try this. Thank you.
Thank you so much, dear lady! I grew bored with my every day recipes, and I began trying your DELICIOUS recipes. You have transformed my kitchen skills, and my family LOVES the new dishes! Every meal is now like an exotic vacation with a celebration banquet!
With our love and best wishes.
I’ve seen many recipes for Falafel on UA-cam, but your recipe looks super DELICIOUS!! And I’ve never seen anyone add dill, cinnamon or cloves! I can’t wait to make some! Thanks for your video! 🙏🏼☺️
Let me know how it turns out!
Hi, greetings from India. I had once eaten "Falafal" in New Delhi and had liked, but that was quite simply made. Was not green, served with tomato sauce.... Later back home, I had made it with my own choice of gradients and served it with Tamarind sauce and Indian dish Raita (mixed curd+grated cucumber+ salt+ roasted cumin powder) and every one just loved it. .......... I had used "Chanaa-Dal" (black chic-pea pealed and parted. It is easily available in India) not this one( we call it "Kabuli chanaa" and it's also easily available here). I had mixed some ginger +Garlic +green chillies +onion +coriander and grinder it then added salt, Garam masala and some lime juice. To make perfect chops I used a small stainless-steel biscuit cutter. I shallow fried it on a pan with less oil but even then it came out perfect. Tamarind sauce is also very common and popular in India, especially with these snacks. ..... You can also try it and also Raita. Will love it..... I'm going to make falafal now in a few days. 😊😊
To me Sumak is very similar to Tamarind !!!! I like Turkish and Indian Food !!!!
You've Indianised your falafel. Well each to his own 😊
Hello from Canada 🇨🇦
This is the first time I have watched your video. I will continue to watch your videos. Love falafels.
Peace and love to you and your loved ones. ❤🤗
Dear Refika and the other dearest Friends. God Bless you, your Family and all the People of Turkey. This is my prayer. A big big HUG from the Distance. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇵🇷
This is the best falafel recipe I ve ever tried! I ve just become a legend within the family! Thank you, Refikacim ❤
What charisma you possess! Excellent and thorough presentation. Wonderful opportunity to gather my daughters and indulge in creating this mouthwatering and visually appealing experience. Thank you.
I am from Scotland in the United Kingdom!
It as fantastic to see your falafels, I have made them before after seeing people make them on UA-cam, but I would like to say that yours are the very best that I have tried!!!
I really like the way you add the sesame seeds and don't just sprinkle them on the top!
It gives a different taste and texture to the falafel and I also find that they are less likely to burn in the carrier oil!!! Thank you!!! P! xx