Home-style Shawarma with Creamy Garlic Sauce and Falafel

Directions

Étape 1 :

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: First, prepare the falafels:

1. In a food processor, add the garlic and pulse until finely chopped.

2. Add the red onion, cilantro, and parsley, and pulse until everything is finely chopped.

3. Add the chickpeas and lemon juice, and pulse the food processor until everything is well mixed, until the chickpea pieces are very small. (without making a paste).

4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and add the panko, cumin, and salt. Mix well.

5. Form balls about 2 tablespoons each. Spread out on the parchment paper.

6. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the falafels are golden and slightly crisp.

7. Let cool and refrigerate for later use.

Step 3: Second, prepare the potatoes:

1. Cut the potatoes into large cubes and place in a mixing bowl.

2. Add the oil and spices and mix well.

3. Spread the potatoes out on the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 4: While the falafels are in the oven, prepare the garlic sauce:

1. Mix all the garlic sauce ingredients EXCEPT the oil with an immersion blender, so that the garlic and ingredients are homogeneous.

2. Add oil in a thin stream, continuously mixing, so that the sauce thickens. The final result should be thick and creamy.

3. Refrigerate until ready to use.