The Story of Falafel Seasoning

Falafel has an interesting history. There is a lot of controversy surrounding this seemingly simple food, which has ignited some strong feelings between Israelis and Palestinians in terms of who came up with this impossibly delicious dish. While the origins of the dish are still unknown, it is an undisputed fact that now this food has crossed enough borders to be considered international fare.

This blend was developed by our inhouse chef to make crafting falafels that much easier. He wanted to bring that traditional flavor to the table in a blend that might help hesitant or new cooks lock in on that flavor a little easier. As inexperienced chefs decide to branch out into new flavors and food types, having blends like these is a perfect segue into the cuisine, which can then translate into a better understanding of the flavors of certain foods in specific regions of the world. This helps chefs of all abilities learn their desired cuisines in and out, and then helps inspire them to experiment themselves. The flavor of falafel, which is already an internationally loved food, is one of the best examples of a food that is ripe with possibility for experimentation, in either flavor or condiment choice.

What’s in It?

Our Falafel Seasoning is hand blended with salt, garlic, onion, ground cumin, ground coriander, parsley flakes, cayenne pepper, black pepper and cardamom powder.

Flavor Profile

This is a savory blend with a little bit of earthiness from the cumin, cardamom, and coriander. You will taste a little bit of heat from the black pepper and cayenne, but this is not a spicy blend. It is more of a flavor enhancer than a hot element.

Where to Use

Use this blend on all falafel recipes, of course! You may just be popping plain falafel balls in your mouth with a side of tahini sauce, or you may be making them into a falafel sandwich. Either way, this blend will contribute a nice depth of flavor to your meal.

This blend is great on a variety of other things as well. Use it with pretty much any bean dish. It’s fantastic with black bean soup and is a great topper for salads featuring beans. You will find this blend is also fantastic on rice or quinoa. Use it with chicken-based dishes to take an ordinary dinner into the realm of extraordinary.

If you throw a tray of French fries in the oven, top them off with this delicious blend after they’ve finished cooking. You’ll be able to skip the condiments because the flavor of this blend is so satisfying. In the same vein, it’s a good topper for baked potatoes. It would be fantastic on roasted vegetables as well.

Helpful Hints

If this is your first time cooking with one of our seasoning blends, start out with less than you think you would need. This blend has a lot of flavor, and contrary to popular belief, you can in fact have too much of a good thing. Add more as you deem necessary.

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