How to Make Falafel? Falafel Recipe That Will Make You So Happy Every Time!

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  • Опубліковано 26 бер 2021
  • Today I have the best falafel recipe for you! You just need some small tricks to make this crispy, delicious gluten free and vegan miracle. We made a delicious plate with the hummus and spoon salad as supporting actors, also not forgetting the deliciously crunchy simit! Enjoy today's episode and don't forget to let us know what you think down in the comment section! 😍
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    Ingredients:
    250 g dried chickpeas, (or 125 g dry chickpeas + 125 g dry broad beans)
    1 pack (10 g, 1 tablespoon) of baking powder
    1 small onion (120 g), roughly chopped
    4 cloves of garlic
    12 sprigs of coriander
    10 sprigs of parsley
    6 sprigs of dill
    3 pinches of ground cinnamon
    1 teaspoon black pepper
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon hot paprika
    3 whole cloves
    1 levelled tablespoon baking powder
    2 tablespoons sesame seeds
    Hazelnut oil (or sunflower oil, grapeseed oil), for frying
    Sides:
    Hummus (check the link for the recipe, • THE BEST HUMMUS Recipe... )
    Spoon salad (you can find the recipe down below)
    2 simits, halved (simit is a type of bread coated with molasses and covered in sesame seeds, but you can use pita as well)
    Thick, savoury yoghurt or labneh
    Pickled cucumbers
    Sumac, to garnish
    Method:
    • Soak the chickpeas with a tablespoon of baking powder for 20 hours. If you don’t want to wait, place the chickpeas in a pressure cooker and fill with water up to the level of the chickpeas. Cook for 5-8 minutes on high heat and high pressure. This works like soaking overnight but the falafel texture will be smoother (puree-like) compared to soaking overnight.
    • Drain the chickpeas and place in your food processor.
    • Grind the whole cloves by using a pestle and mortar.
    • Add in the onion, garlic, coriander, parsley, dill, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, paprika, 1 levelled teaspoon baking powder and cloves.
    • Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and blended, scraping down the sides of the processor if needed. Be careful not to over pulse and turn it into a smooth, doughy texture.
    • Mix in the sesame seeds and refrigerate for an hour.
    • Shape the mixture into 16 patties by using a falafel scoop or a mocha pot funnel-my invention! -. You can also use your hands to shape them into 1,5-2 cm (~½ in.) thick patties. Oil the funnel and your hands, if the mixture is sticky.
    • Pour the oil into a large frying pan to a depth of 4-5 cm (~2 in.) The oil should fully cover the falafels while frying-.
    • Heat the oil to 180 C (355 F). You can check the temperature by using a thermometer or dip the handle of a wooden spoon and count to ten. If you can see bubbles, it is at the right temperature. If bubbles come out earlier, it means the oil is too hot. If bubbles come out later, it is not hot enough yet.
    • Place half of the patties into the hot oil carefully and fry for 5-6 minutes until crispy and brown. Turn them occasionally and transfer to a sieve or paper towel. Fry the second batch.
    • To serve falafel, halve the simit and spread some hummus on it. Top with spoon salad and place the falafels. Finally add some yoghurt on the falafels and sprinkle some sumac. For a classic dish, serve with hummus, spoon salad, pickles, pita, greens and lemon.
    Spoon salad:
    2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
    4 green pepper, finely chopped (or 1 large bell pepper)
    1 medium onion, finely chopped
    10 sprigs of parsley, finely chopped
    ½ lemon
    4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    Salt
    Red pepper flakes
    • Mix the tomatoes, green pepper, onion and parsley in a bowl. Season with salt and red pepper flakes. Squeeze the lemon and pour in the olive oil. Give it a good mix and ready! You can also add a cucumber if making this salad in summer.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 6 тис.

  • @dorothyzbornak9974
    @dorothyzbornak9974 3 роки тому +707

    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❣️

    • @BQawaQ
      @BQawaQ 3 роки тому +34

      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!!!!

    • @minebosman2809
      @minebosman2809 3 роки тому +33

      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.💐

    • @annfernakerpan6654
      @annfernakerpan6654 3 роки тому +13

      Lovely memory for you xx

    • @alinajafi4644
      @alinajafi4644 3 роки тому +30

      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 🤐

    • @nechamah613
      @nechamah613 3 роки тому +9

      Great story!

  • @saskiaguy1940
    @saskiaguy1940 9 місяців тому +3

    I love how you lace your videos with historical information 👌🏼🩵

  • @j3annie1963
    @j3annie1963 4 місяці тому +33

    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!

    • @melatomic
      @melatomic 4 місяці тому +4

      Agree with this excellent comment. Coffee filter is genius.

    • @mvincent62
      @mvincent62 4 місяці тому +3

      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.

  • @user-xe7wd1wt7f
    @user-xe7wd1wt7f 10 місяців тому +31

    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

    • @larsedik
      @larsedik 6 місяців тому +1

      I do the same - it is only logical!

    • @YasharH-kh1mg
      @YasharH-kh1mg 3 місяці тому +1

      Great idea!! Thank you

  • @mallymakings2853
    @mallymakings2853 3 роки тому +808

    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
      @rahmahdalhat8484 3 роки тому +2

      any recommendations

    • @jeanh2288
      @jeanh2288 3 роки тому +18

      And she’s interesting to watch because she explains everything so thoroughly… She tells us why things are the way they are

    • @FerdaGonca
      @FerdaGonca 3 роки тому +4

      @@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.

    • @jbrn4500
      @jbrn4500 3 роки тому +17

      @@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!

    • @jeanh2288
      @jeanh2288 3 роки тому +5

      @@jbrn4500 yes!!! I’m a total fan.

  • @Jokavana29
    @Jokavana29 3 роки тому +114

    This is what vegetarian dreams are made of! Thank you for the inspiration and good luck.

    • @aycanur9425
      @aycanur9425 3 роки тому +2

      @@ayselangley3845 ayşe ne diyosun ayşe beni delirtme mis gibi iş yapıyor kadın

    • @zehralort
      @zehralort Рік тому

      ​@@ayselangley3845pardon ama sizin Ingilizce anlamadiğiniz çok belki.

    • @zehralort
      @zehralort Рік тому

      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.

    • @ayselangley3845
      @ayselangley3845 Рік тому

      @@zehralort
      Have a nice day.cinamon wood.😊

  • @peaceman97amd97
    @peaceman97amd97 9 місяців тому +9

    I’m Syrian and not surprised, Turkish cooks are always surpassed others in the region for a reason 👍🏽 the sis did everything perfectly

  • @victoriaanastasia420
    @victoriaanastasia420 4 місяці тому +9

    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❤

  • @Ricardoelhawi
    @Ricardoelhawi 3 роки тому +492

    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!

    • @juanitaschlink2028
      @juanitaschlink2028 3 роки тому +20

      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 🤣

    • @michellepellegrini1271
      @michellepellegrini1271 3 роки тому +5

      Love ❤️

    • @souvik200
      @souvik200 3 роки тому +6

      I follow her hummus recipe, it's awesome.

    • @jbrn4500
      @jbrn4500 3 роки тому

      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?

    • @Ricardoelhawi
      @Ricardoelhawi 3 роки тому +1

      @@jbrn4500 Yeah, it will make it nice and creamier!

  • @ioannaenglezakis4574
    @ioannaenglezakis4574 3 роки тому +102

    ❤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 🇿🇦

    • @zadeizm
      @zadeizm 3 роки тому +2

      Greetings, Neighbour...

    • @321suomi
      @321suomi 2 роки тому +2

      Our best neighbour ❤️

  • @natashabarski6270
    @natashabarski6270 8 місяців тому +1

    I like your accent. You are so positive and with good humor. I have a pleasure to watch your recipes. Thank you 😊

  • @kelyrin-douceuretdessin9476
    @kelyrin-douceuretdessin9476 Рік тому +37

    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 😁😁😇🥰

  • @shawnaleewhitney6630
    @shawnaleewhitney6630 3 роки тому +164

    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! 🧡

    • @heersyal2454
      @heersyal2454 3 роки тому +7

      I appreciated that, too, as I had no idea about any of that

    • @IMJwhoRU
      @IMJwhoRU 3 роки тому +4

      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.

    • @IMJwhoRU
      @IMJwhoRU 3 роки тому +3

      @@moniquem783 Thank you!

    • @jbrn4500
      @jbrn4500 3 роки тому +1

      That was an eye-opener for me too!

    • @nancydisney1274
      @nancydisney1274 2 роки тому

      @@IMJwhoRU 🤣🤣🤣

  • @alvarieroberts720
    @alvarieroberts720 3 роки тому +29

    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.

    • @clairewright8153
      @clairewright8153 3 роки тому

      What is chicken tava ?? I think I have to goggle this

  • @melindarichmond1923
    @melindarichmond1923 Рік тому +6

    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.

  • @Eldin_00
    @Eldin_00 Рік тому +18

    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.

  • @Maiasatara
    @Maiasatara 3 роки тому +48

    The falafel looks great but I’ve decided “tikir tikir” is my new favorite description. ♥️

  • @anjusharma-rt6iu
    @anjusharma-rt6iu 3 роки тому +56

    This woman is changing my life, one recipe at a time!

  • @bryanwarren4441
    @bryanwarren4441 9 місяців тому +2

    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!

  • @bonusgolden12
    @bonusgolden12 21 день тому +1

    I like your brisk delivery and editing. Very nice to listen to your great recipes.

  • @bettymary92
    @bettymary92 2 роки тому +48

    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! ❤️

  • @lisaharrod8386
    @lisaharrod8386 2 роки тому +15

    Turkey has an ancient and glorious history...she will survive through her people...people like you Refika!

    • @theyoungwolfstudio
      @theyoungwolfstudio 2 роки тому

      She?

    • @MrAjay51
      @MrAjay51 2 роки тому +1

      Glorious history of killing Areminians

    • @lisaharrod8386
      @lisaharrod8386 2 роки тому

      @@theyoungwolfstudio yes.

    • @lisaharrod8386
      @lisaharrod8386 2 роки тому

      @@MrAjay51 as with every other culture on the planet, violence is a part of the history of Turkey...

    • @MrAjay51
      @MrAjay51 2 роки тому +1

      @@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.

  • @Asafespace4u
    @Asafespace4u Рік тому +7

    Love how clear your instructions are. It looks very delicious.

  • @yelizobrist-yilmaz5842
    @yelizobrist-yilmaz5842 Рік тому +12

    This is the best falafel recipe I ve ever tried! I ve just become a legend within the family! Thank you, Refikacim ❤

  • @olenapolishko8487
    @olenapolishko8487 3 роки тому +46

    I just like to listen to Rafika, especially when she speaks Turkish words 😌🥰

  • @michellecoats6649
    @michellecoats6649 3 роки тому +18

    What an AWESOME tip of the filter for shaping falafels

  • @jayalexandertilley
    @jayalexandertilley 10 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @profbenabid104
    @profbenabid104 2 місяці тому +1

    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.

  • @hinaaurakzai4161
    @hinaaurakzai4161 Рік тому +5

    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.

  • @Christinaanncat
    @Christinaanncat 2 роки тому +45

    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 🙏 😻❤️😍

    • @arlindall.6976
      @arlindall.6976 Рік тому

      Hi 😊
      Are the ingredients enough for 4 people? Thank you 🌸

  • @thaysss
    @thaysss 4 місяці тому +3

    I'm anxious to try this recipe (I'll do today)! I'm Brazilian and a lover of Arabic vegan food! 😍

  • @PamelaMuhammad
    @PamelaMuhammad Рік тому +4

    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.

    • @kd-zb8xr
      @kd-zb8xr Рік тому

      Turkey Stop killing Kurds!

  • @anjichurch4406
    @anjichurch4406 3 роки тому +18

    Turkey is in my heart thoughts all the time now that I have been hanging out in your kitchen...it’s a small world.

  • @neeper27
    @neeper27 3 роки тому +12

    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.

  • @melissawolfe1659
    @melissawolfe1659 Рік тому

    I like how you describe things, in harmony with each other, gives it a belly, etc. It makes me truly understand the purpose of the process. I really enjoy watching you!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  Рік тому +1

      Lots of love and big hugs to you Melissa ❤️

  • @lourinaj
    @lourinaj 7 місяців тому

    What a beautiful joy you and your channel is! THANK YOU! xxxxxx

  • @nourjene6955
    @nourjene6955 3 роки тому +19

    I'm Algérian... And i really love the way you cook😍😍😍... Turkish cuisine is my favorite... I love everything turkish💙❤️... Kisses from Marrakech 😘

  • @jeanineruby
    @jeanineruby 3 роки тому +17

    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

  • @etesla
    @etesla Рік тому

    I really like that you show details like the texture. I've made falafel with very mixed success in the past, and I think it was because of moisture content - not enough to allow it to hold together. Showing what it should look like and feel like is so helpful! Thank you!

  • @ahsanfarooq8243
    @ahsanfarooq8243 Рік тому +5

    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.

  • @patriciapankow1774
    @patriciapankow1774 3 роки тому +71

    Just beautiful, as usual. Prayers and love for Turkey. Stay well Refika, Behar, and crew.

  • @tSabirAhmed
    @tSabirAhmed 3 роки тому +73

    Seeing Refika once a week, feels like spouse returning after millitary service. Its such a delight

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 роки тому +18

      One of the best words one has ever told me thank you sooo soo much..

    • @SR-te2db
      @SR-te2db 3 роки тому +2

      We salute your spouse

  • @maricesmith2212
    @maricesmith2212 9 місяців тому

    You are the best we all LOVE your amazing recipes💕Thank you for sharing them with us👍🏻

  • @RamonaELawson
    @RamonaELawson Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much! My son is vegan and I am always on the look-out for flavorful recipes like this!!

  • @amareen786
    @amareen786 3 роки тому +9

    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!

  • @cluneclone
    @cluneclone 3 роки тому +22

    Wow, you are just great in every way: enthusiasm, creativity and the specific details you explain so clearly. Thanks for being you!

  • @marymontoya5035
    @marymontoya5035 6 місяців тому +1

    I appreciate the detail of your instructions and the explanations of why you do what you do. Can’t wait to make this, my chickpeas are already soaking 🤗

  • @MM-eh7ps
    @MM-eh7ps Рік тому

    This is the BEST falafel recipe that I have come across. Thank you for sharing!! Can’t wait to watch all your videos! 👏👏🙌🙌

  • @garybooth4059
    @garybooth4059 3 роки тому +32

    I've got chick peas soaking as I watch this - tomorrow I feast on falafel! I love your channel Refika.

  • @doogydobo4460
    @doogydobo4460 3 роки тому +11

    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.

  • @kovacsmonika5131
    @kovacsmonika5131 Рік тому +2

    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🙏

  • @launajorgensen7275
    @launajorgensen7275 6 місяців тому

    Thank you. We love your cooking and your bright personality!

  • @suzannw9098
    @suzannw9098 3 роки тому +14

    You talked me into using soaked chickpeas even though I want to make this recipe immediately. Sending love to Turkey!

  • @telekhal
    @telekhal 3 роки тому +8

    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!

    • @Tropicalpisces
      @Tropicalpisces 3 роки тому

      I had the hottest Lebanese boyfriend. 😍 Lol. On the topic of Lebanon. 😂

    • @shikhab2250
      @shikhab2250 3 роки тому

      LadyWatchingBird lol

    • @loboheeler
      @loboheeler Рік тому

      Using fava (broad) beans is more of the style in Egypt. Favas are not common in the USA, especially peeled ones that you need.

  • @elefantspidsmus
    @elefantspidsmus Рік тому +1

    I love your real-authentic oriental cooking! Your Adana Kebap blew my mind!
    I also love, that you recommend fava beans with or instead as chicpeas.

  • @askNatasha82
    @askNatasha82 Рік тому

    Oh my goodness!!! This is by far my favorite video! I love your channel and all that you share! Thank you so much! ❤

  • @Bobbnoxious
    @Bobbnoxious 3 роки тому +24

    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.

  • @yigitjpeg7315
    @yigitjpeg7315 3 роки тому +433

    Ülkeyi turizm bakanından daha iyi tanıtan kadın, selam olsun..

    • @nagihanhatipoglu5968
      @nagihanhatipoglu5968 3 роки тому +21

      @@hade7260 sadece falafel yapmıyor ki...

    • @nagihanhatipoglu5968
      @nagihanhatipoglu5968 3 роки тому +22

      @@hade7260 adam geniş zamanda konuşmuş. Siz ne diye falafel ile ilgili laf giydirme derdindesiniz ki

    • @nagihanhatipoglu5968
      @nagihanhatipoglu5968 3 роки тому +22

      @@hade7260 bence konu güzel yorum yapan birine gereksiz laf sokma çabanız. Ayrıca banane ne ya 5 yaşında gibi.

    • @nagihanhatipoglu5968
      @nagihanhatipoglu5968 3 роки тому +15

      @@hade7260 beyfendinin yorumunun muhattabı da siz değilsiniz. Size ne?

    • @yigitjpeg7315
      @yigitjpeg7315 3 роки тому +12

      @@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.

  • @valerielyda6414
    @valerielyda6414 Рік тому

    You cook with both confidence and beguiling charm. Love, love, love your videos. Thank you!!!

  • @sv8911
    @sv8911 Рік тому

    You are a joy to watch! My thanks to you and your team.

  • @johnleeinslc
    @johnleeinslc 2 роки тому +15

    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.

    • @Refika
      @Refika  2 роки тому +2

      you are so welcome! i am so glad and hope your feet can visit Istanbul someday as well! 😍

    • @jonalynlamonte9178
      @jonalynlamonte9178 2 роки тому

      @@Refika hi can we use canned chickpeas??

    • @lovenature1919
      @lovenature1919 2 роки тому

      This food isnt turkish, its arabic

  • @nataliaorzechowska7897
    @nataliaorzechowska7897 3 роки тому +15

    I made this for my parents since we are all wegetarian. Huge success! Thank you for amazing recipe i will repeat this for sure :)))

  • @devakicasey5448
    @devakicasey5448 Рік тому

    I love you Refika!! You are so real and just wonderful! Thank you!💛

  • @Davida-Thom223
    @Davida-Thom223 Рік тому +2

    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!

  • @marypurifoy3582
    @marypurifoy3582 3 роки тому +7

    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.

  • @andrewferguson7762
    @andrewferguson7762 3 роки тому +3

    This is the only Turkish cooking channel I follow, found by accident, best find ever....

  • @jessicaleeboyd
    @jessicaleeboyd 2 місяці тому

    I'm so glad I found you!!! You're a natural teacher. Phenomenal video format!!

  • @nixxxib
    @nixxxib Рік тому +1

    women like you will bring peace to the world :) ! keep on being yourself! wow ! You are an inspiration ! hugs from Berlin

  • @rondy2029
    @rondy2029 2 роки тому +7

    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

  • @Stampinology
    @Stampinology 2 роки тому +60

    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!!

    • @RobHel
      @RobHel 2 роки тому +4

      So true! Her Hummus recipe changed my life..;) No seriously, it is the best Hummus I made and ate!

  • @ilikeit2ful
    @ilikeit2ful Рік тому

    This woman is so full of life! Your attitude sells your food. I just have to try this out!!

  • @Darscm
    @Darscm Місяць тому

    This woman is FANTASTIC. Her energy, her enthusiasm, her knowledge are exceptional. I can’t wait to try the falafel. You go Refika.

  • @marinagianina648
    @marinagianina648 3 роки тому +10

    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

  • @JGmeow
    @JGmeow 3 роки тому +8

    I appreciate your attitude towards sustainability. A great and easy recipe.

  • @carmencitaphillips6323
    @carmencitaphillips6323 Рік тому

    Thank you been wanting to make falafel and I like your recipe better than others. Love all the spices and herbs you put in it.

  • @DeflatedPumpkin
    @DeflatedPumpkin 3 роки тому +11

    My mum (in New Zealand)🇳🇿 sent me (in Australia)🇦🇺 links to your videos… thankyou! You're wonderful to watch.. And now I'm HUNGRY!! 😍

  • @wendywhite2642
    @wendywhite2642 Рік тому +19

    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! :-)❤️👍

    • @fatimadalal5466
      @fatimadalal5466 11 місяців тому

      From zambia just love your recipes

    • @donscott6431
      @donscott6431 10 місяців тому

      Soda actually has more leavening power

  • @PrincessbeholdHis
    @PrincessbeholdHis Рік тому

    Love the recipes and the love and energy of the family. God bless you all❤

  • @RunningTea1
    @RunningTea1 Рік тому

    I love love love your videos. You are so knowledgeable and present everything in a simple easy-to-understand way. I live in (South) Cyprus but I am Armenian so I am very familiar with all the foods you show, but I learn something new each time. Keep up the good work!

  • @amandalouise1604
    @amandalouise1604 2 роки тому +25

    I love EVERYTHING Turkish. Country People and most definitely the FOOD. And you do a great job. 👍🏻🙌

    • @SD-wr8rm
      @SD-wr8rm 2 роки тому +1

      @@embededfabrication4482
      Indeed, Egyptian falafel is very delicious.

    • @KEckertNP
      @KEckertNP 2 роки тому

      Yesss!!! We had great experience in Istanbul. Everyone was very niceeee and the food was sooo delicious 🤤
      Can’t wait to go back 😍

    • @maggytaylor749
      @maggytaylor749 2 роки тому

      Falafel originated in Egyptian. Many cultures have adopted it including Turkey. It’s really tasty 😋

  • @ESato-oq8jg
    @ESato-oq8jg 3 роки тому +11

    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 ❤

  • @meyyammaimurugappan430
    @meyyammaimurugappan430 9 місяців тому

    The best falafel recipe
    I've come across .very clear instructions and it come out very well .thank you

  • @Jack-yu2rf
    @Jack-yu2rf 3 роки тому +3

    I made these for dinner on Friday night-and thankfully we own every size Moka pot and had the right one!
    Everyone agreed they were the BEST falafel any of us had ever eaten. I did find that I had not processed my mixture quite enough with the “pulse” direction. What I learned is that I need to do it until it holds in my hand with no crumbs, just moisture. The no crumbs part was the trick!
    My husband can’t have cilantro/coriander, so I did parsley and mint. We will make this again in a few days, as I just started my herb garden and want to use up my leftover herbs. But I did make sure to plant both for future falafel nights!!! Thank you!

    • @Refika
      @Refika  3 роки тому +1

      Wow! Thank you for the detailed feedback, really. I am very glad you liked the recipe 😍

    • @Jack-yu2rf
      @Jack-yu2rf 3 роки тому +1

      @@Refika My happy mouth, stomach, and family thank's you!!!

  • @mariagonzalez-qt8nc
    @mariagonzalez-qt8nc 3 роки тому +6

    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. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇵🇷

  • @trusttheejesus630
    @trusttheejesus630 Рік тому

    Such a bubbly personality, love to try your recipes. Thankyou for explaining every little detail so well

  • @tinawilliams9784
    @tinawilliams9784 Рік тому

    Love all your recipes! Thank you for sharing!

  • @PEBeaudoin
    @PEBeaudoin Рік тому +7

    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 ...

  • @shelly5224
    @shelly5224 2 роки тому +22

    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).

    • @chochenfolwick8166
      @chochenfolwick8166 2 роки тому +1

      I have similar experience for making it. It becomes my special treats which people love it.

  • @danachats8944
    @danachats8944 Рік тому

    I lived in the Gulf for a very long time and travelled to Turkey too. I love your recipes as they take me back to my beautiful time in that part of the world.

  • @zentaurus71
    @zentaurus71 Рік тому

    I love the way you teach us to cook all these wonderful dishes and sweets. Falafel is one of my most beloved treats, they are simply delicious. I tried some recipes, but yours is definitely different and it makes so much sense now. Thank you 🙏🏻🕊🍀🥰👍🏻

  • @noramay8790
    @noramay8790 2 роки тому +23

    She makes cooking so enjoyable and easy. Love the way she explained all the details.

  • @amberkamrankhan0270
    @amberkamrankhan0270 3 роки тому +7

    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

  • @AnguillaJoArt
    @AnguillaJoArt 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for all of your wonderful recipes. I especially like the thin strips of meat oven toasted with cheese. I use it often.

  • @annasnellen4186
    @annasnellen4186 Рік тому

    I love all your recipes and explanations 💕 Many thanks to you and your team Refika!

  • @catedoss1556
    @catedoss1556 3 роки тому +29

    I’ve never made my own falafel, but now I have to.

  • @deltabel
    @deltabel 2 роки тому +19

    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) 🥰

    • @angham3829
      @angham3829 2 роки тому

      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.✝️❤️🐝🍃

  • @formation1now517
    @formation1now517 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for a delightful and informative video on one of my favorite foods!! Prayers for all!❤️

  • @JohnTravena
    @JohnTravena 4 місяці тому

    The falafel looks so good - green and fresh - and the combined hummus, falafel, spoon salad, with yoghurt is something I have to try. Thank you!

  • @marijashkiljevikj7323
    @marijashkiljevikj7323 Рік тому +23

    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)

  • @FlowerSeekingBeauty
    @FlowerSeekingBeauty 3 роки тому +5

    I am Egyptian, and I am in Love of this video. your details are AMAZING!!!! i am Really Impressed .. MucH LOVE from BANDIRMA ,