damonone

i've never bothered looking for pre-packaged stuff, but i've got a recipe! i usually make a big batch of this stuff, then split it into little ziplocs and freeze it so i can just pull out a little at a time for frying.

There's an egyptian restaurant in SF at 41st Ave and Balboa; you could check if they have take-out, or are willing to sell you uncooked ta'miyya to fry yourself?

Here's the recipe:
1 pound peeled, split, dried fava beans
1 garlic clove, chopped
3/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 bunch scallions (green tops only), chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Toasted sesame seeds
Vegetable oil



Soak fava beans in water to cover generously overnight.

The next day, drain the beans and place in a food processor with garlic clove and pure until ground. Add parsley; the green tops of the scallions; the ground cumin; the baking powder; the salt; and the fresh cilantro. Pulse and process until thoroughly ground and the mixture comes together. Turn out into a bowl, with your hands, and form into 2-inch balls. Flatten each ball slightly and roll in toasted sesame seeds. Place on a pan, cover, and refrigerate until you are ready to fry.

Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a saucepan to 365 degrees. Drop a few tamiyya into the oil and fry until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels


[Edited on Apr 03, 2006 4:38PM]

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