Chickpea Fries with Lemon Tahini Dip
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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chilling
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
507 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Chickpea Fries with Lemon Tahini Dip
Description
This recipe begins by whisking chickpea flour with water, olive oil, salt, and spices including cayenne, cumin, and black pepper, then heating the mixture until it thickens into a thick, smooth batter resembling polenta. The cooked mixture is spread flat in a lined pan, chilled until firm, and then sliced into strips resembling matchsticks or larger fries.
These strips are then fried in vegetable oil until golden and crisp on the outside while maintaining a tender interior. The accompanying yogurt tahini sauce, flavored with lemon juice, garlic, and salt, adds a creamy and acidic balance to the savory fries.
Chickpea Fries can be garnished with fresh parsley and sea salt and served as a finger food or appetizer. The combination of chickpea's nutty flavor and fragrant spices with the cool, tangy dip makes for a flavorful snack or side dish.
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 black pepper fresh cracked
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- vegetable oil for frying
- parsley for garnish
- sea salt for garnish
Yogurt Tahini Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup tahini
- lemon juice of 1
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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