If you are looking for the best falafel in the UK, look no further than Falafel Bar and find some of your favourite Middle Eastern dishes as well as some new ones that you haven’t tried before. For those of you who haven’t tried falafel yet, you are in for a treat! With more falafel dishes designed for every taste and menu options for vegetarians, vegans and coeliacs, Falafel Bar truly does have something for everyone.
What Is Falafel?
So, just what exactly is falafel, anyway and how do you eat it? Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish and widely considered the national dish of Israel. It is made of ground chickpeas or fava beans (or a blend of both), and traditional Middle Eastern spices like cumin and ground coriander. The mixture is formed into balls or patties and then fried to a crispy golden brown.
It is widely believed that falafel was invented in Egypt around 1,000 years ago, where it was a very popular dish in Alexandria. Being a port city, falafel made its way to other parts of the Middle East quite easily. As a versatile ‘street food’, falafel is often served hot in a pita with pickled vegetables, on a salad, or by itself and served with hummus or tahini.
Is Falafel Healthy?
A question that we hear a lot at Falafel Bar is whether or not falafel is healthy. While falafel is a popular vegan dish that is loaded with fibre and protein, it is still good to remember that it is fried in oil. This can add a lot of fat and calories to falafel as well as increasing the amount of sodium each dish has. With that being said, is falafel healthy? As with any food, eaten in moderation, falafel can be a part of a healthy diet. Falafel fried in heart healthy grapeseed or olive oil is better for you than if it was friend in any other oil, but you should still watch how much you eat, which can be difficult since it tastes so good!
If falafel sounds good to you, stop into Falafel Bar for a falafel experience like no other. With a wide range of falafel dishes on the menu, you are sure to find a favourite!
Contact Falafel Bar
To learn more about falafel, or to try our many healthy, delicious falafel dishes made with the freshest ingredients, visit Falafel Bar today!
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