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Ta'ami

A fried fava bean patty of Yemeni origin, very popular in Israel. Crispy outside and soft inside, it's eaten in a pita with vegetables and sauces.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Épices

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Drain the soaked fava beans and discard the skins that come loose.
  2. Blend the beans with the onion, garlic, parsley and coriander until you get a coarse paste, without turning it into a smooth purée.
  3. Add the cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper and baking powder, then mix.
  4. Shape small flat patties about 6 cm in diameter with wet hands.
  5. Heat oil for frying to 180 °C and drop in the patties for 4 to 5 minutes, turning them, until well browned.
  6. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Warm the pitas and open them into pockets.
  8. Fill with ta'ami, salad and tahini before serving.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Brush the patties with oil and bake at 200 °C for 25 minutes, turning them halfway through.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.