Chickpea Fries with Lemon Tahini Dip

Name: Chickpea Fries with Lemon Tahini Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups chickpea flour; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp Fresh cracked pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil; vegetable oil for frying; parsley and sea salt for garnish; 1 cup Greek style yogurt; 1/2 cup Tahini; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 clove garlic; salt

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
chilling
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings
6
Calories
507 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Chickpea Fries with Lemon Tahini Dip

Julie Valencia

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Crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside chickpea fries – a classic snack from Mediterranean tapas bars.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups water
1 1/2 cups chickpea flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp Fresh cracked pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
vegetable oil for frying
parsley and sea salt for garnish

Yogurt Tahini Sauce

1 cup Greek style yogurt
1/2 cup Tahini
Juice of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic minced
salt

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Instructions

Line the pan or pans with plastic wrap or parchment paper, letting the ends extend over the sides of the pan so you can easily lift the chilled dough out for cutting.
Whisk together the chickpea, salt, pepper, and spices.
Heat the water and oil to boiling in a saucepan. Turn down the heat and slowly whisk in the chickpea flour, stir until it thickens and is smooth, about a minute. It will look like a thick oatmeal.
Spread the mixture in the pan, smoothing it with a spatula. Take another piece of parchment and lay it over the top and continue to smooth it out as evenly as possible.
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until fully set. It will set up just like polenta.
Meanwhile make the dipping sauce by whisking all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Chill till needed. If you like a thinner sauce you can whisk in a little water.
When the dough is completely chilled, carefully lift it out of the pan and cut into 1/4 x 4 inch strips for matchstick style, and 1/2 x 4 inch for thicker style.
Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a pot or skillet until it reaches 350-360F. Be patient, this takes a few minutes, and you want the oil to be hot enough to crisp the fries, not soak into them. Fry the chickpea strips in batches, if the oil is the right temperature they should be golden in 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Season with a little fresh ground sea salt, dust with parsley and serve right away with the dip.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 507kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 24g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 434mg (18%) Potassium 355mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 92mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 507 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	507kcal	25%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	41g	63%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	10g	59%
Monounsaturated Fat	24g	120%
Trans Fat	0.04g	2%
Cholesterol	2mg	1%
Sodium	434mg	18%
Potassium	355mg	8%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	85IU	2%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	92mg	9%
Iron	3mg	17%