Tamiya Egyptian Fava Bean Fritters Recipes

TA'AMEYA (EGYPTIAN FALAFEL)

Steps:

• Place fava beans in large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
• Combine soaked fava beans, red onion, parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, coriander, salt, and cumin in a food processor; process to a dough-like consistency.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sesame seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.
• Shape fava bean mixture into balls. Roll in sesame seeds to coat.
• Fill a large saucepan 1/4 full with oil; heat over medium heat. Fry fava bean balls in batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

FAVA BEAN FRITTERS

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the fava beans, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Drain beans, and transfer to the ice bath. Remove from ice bath, and peel and discard inner skins from beans.
• Place beans in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer beans to a medium bowl, add the cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, eggs, and cream, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Shape mixture into 2-inch patties.
• In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 6 patties, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and patties. Serve warm.