On Fri, 16 Aug 2013 08:26:48 -0700, gtr > wrote:

> On 2013-08-16 01:13:31 +0000, sf said:
>
> > On Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:42:09 -0700, gtr > wrote:
> >
> >> now the surprising appearance of falafel burgers.
> >
> > How do you like it? I've been thinking about doing that too -
> > harissa, tzatziki sauce and all.
>
> I definitely like them. I put them between rye bread with Dijon, just
> to give you an idea of how wide-ranging their utility is! That's most
> frequently how I do other burger types at home. I don't know which
> brand it is, we got it at Mother's but I'll take note next time.
>
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>
> As mentioned elsewhere, we've become real falafel fans and make a
> middle-eastern meal once a week most of the time with pilaf or couscous
> (Near East brands), tabouli, broiled eggplant and whatever else seems
> right, maybe a cucumber salad.
>
> This sure showed me rfc's direct/indirect utility. My interest emanated
> from some discussion centering on whether falafel was an Indian food
> item. It is not.
>
> Falafel is easier to make than fried eggs. We'd been using Al Wadi
> brand, but I got a box of Sadaf brand just because I seem to like every
> pickle they make. And frankly it's better, but the box only includes
> one large envelope of mix instead of two small ones. The wife wanted a
> number of extra falafel for lunches this week. I made as many as I
> could with the larger skillet, but still through about a 3rd of the mix
> away. No matter.
>
> I was surprised they tasted so different. And the Sadaf product looks a
> little more green than the Al Wadi and more like what we get in the
> better joints.
>
> Al Wadi brand came with 3 boxes and a falafel scoop packaged together,
> that's why I got it.

I rarely buy packaged products, but bought a package of falafel mix
when then sat around for a very long time until my son dug it out of
the cupboard and make falafels one time. I don't remember what brand
it was, but it was good enough that son (who actually makes falafel at
his house occasionally) commented about how good it was. Too bad I
didn't make a note of it! Well, I haven't tried to replace it yet.
We just go to Falafel Drive In whenever we want a falafel fix.
However, I've seen so many falafel burgers that I'm thinking I'd like
to try that concept one of these days. I like the idea of getting a
little scoop with the mix, so thanks for the Al Wadi recommendation -
I'll see if I can find it here.

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