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     SABRINAS FALAFEL PATTIES WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE by CHEF DAN:

Makes 30-34 falafels

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound, (about 2 cups) dry chickpeas

1/2-teaspoon baking soda

4 garlic cloves

1 onion, roughly chopped

4 scallions, chopped

2 cups parsley, chopped

2 tablespoon flour

1/4-teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoons EACH coriander, cumin, and salt

1/2-teaspoon cayenne pepper

1-1/2-cup tzatziki sauce

Grape-seed oil for frying

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Soak beans overnight in a bowl with 4 cups of water and 1/2-teaspoon baking powder, they will double in size.

2.   Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

3.   Add chickpeas, onion, garlic, and parsley to a blender and pulse until a paste is formed.

4.   Transfer to mixing bowl and mix in flour and spices, mix well.

5.   Divide and shape mixture by taking a tablespoon of paste and pressing together with your hands to form little oval patties.

6.   In a skillet over medium-high add oil and when sizzling.

7.   Fry 4-5 patties at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes each side.

8.   Place on a plate with paper towels to soak up and excess oil.

9.   Serve with tzatziki sauce, pita bread, lettuce, tomato, pickles and cucumber.

TZATZIKI SAUCE:

Makes 1-1/2-cups

1/2-cup EACH, plain yogurt, sour cream, and grated cucumber, and squeezed dry.

1 tablespoon EACH, olive oil, Champagne white vinegar, chopped fresh mint and lemon juice.

2 garlic cloves, minced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Combine the yogurt, sour cream, cucumber, and garlic cloves in a food processor and puree until smooth.

2.   Transfer to a bowl and fold in olive oil, vinegar, mint and lemon juice.

3.   Stir until combined and season with salt and pepper.

ENJOY DAN:                          (BON-APPETITE!!)