The battle for credit over who invented falafel is real: many countries claim ownership of this beloved Middle Eastern street snack. Egypt is widely acknowledged as the frontrunner, with Syria a close second. Wherever its origins, it’s the ultimate vego comfort food and a top-notch recipe to have in your repertoire. The trick is to soak the chickpeas first, blitz the other ingredients separately, and then fold in the chickpeas. That way, you’ll have textural, vibrantly green falafel every time.
