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Falafel Cakes on Israeli Salad

Pan-seared chickpea and bulgur falafel cakes bound with RC Matzo Ball Mix and seasoned with RC Hearty Foundations® Kosher GF Vegetable Pareve Base, served atop a vibrant diced Israeli salad with tahini, hummus, and pickles.

Yield / Servings

1 Quart Yield

Category

Entrees / Vegetarian

Ingredients

18 Components
Falafel Cakes
Bulgur Wheat ⅓ cup
Chick Peas Canned, drained 2 cans
Large Eggs 2 count
Roasted Ground Coriander 1½ tsp.
Ground Cumin 1½ tsp.
Granulated Garlic ½ tsp.
Parsley Flakes ½ tsp.
Olive Oil For pan-frying As needed
Israeli Salad
Vidalia Onion Minced ¼ cup
Fresh Garlic Minced 1 tsp.
Fresh Cucumber Peeled, seeded, small diced 1 count
Fresh Tomatoes Cored, seeded, small diced 2 medium
Israeli Pickles Small diced 2 cups
Pickle Juice 1 cup
Plain Hummus 4 Tbsp.
Tahini 4 Tbsp.
Granulated Sugar 1½ tsp.
Roasted Ground Coriander ¼ tsp.
Cider Vinegar 3 Tbsp.

Preparation Steps

1
Cook Bulgur in Seasoned Vegetable Stock

Combine ⅓ cup bulgur wheat and 1½ cups prepared RC Hearty Foundations® Kosher GF Vegetable Pareve Base in a small pot. Cook according to package instructions until the bulgur is tender. Chill thoroughly to 45°F and reserve.

2
Pulse Chick Peas & Blend Batter

Place 2 cans drained chick peas into a food processor and pulse into a coarse paste. Transfer processed chick peas to a mixing bowl and add ½ cup RC Matzo Ball Mix, 2 eggs, ½ tsp. granulated garlic, ½ tsp. parsley flakes, 1½ tsp. roasted ground coriander, 1½ tsp. cumin, and the chilled cooked bulgur wheat. Blend thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until ready to shape.

3
Prepare Israeli Salad

Sauté ¼ cup minced Vidalia onion and 1 tsp. minced garlic in a small pan until transparent, then chill to 45°F. In a large bowl, combine the chilled onion mixture with diced cucumber, tomatoes, Israeli pickles, pickle juice, hummus, tahini, sugar, coriander, and cider vinegar. Toss well and keep refrigerated.

4
Pan-Sauté & Assemble

Form the falafel batter into portioned cakes. Sauté in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Serve warm falafel cakes over chilled Israeli salad with warm, toasted pita bread.

Chef Notes & Kitchen Advantages

Matzo Ball Binder Technique: Incorporating RC Matzo Ball Mix into the chickpea mash acts as a superior binder that creates light, fluffy falafel cakes that stay intact during pan-searing without crumb separation.

Vegetable Base Infusion: Cooking bulgur wheat in RC Hearty Foundations® Kosher GF Vegetable Pareve Base ensures intense savory herbal flavor is absorbed deep inside the grain structure.