Comments for RadioGastronomy http://radiogastronomy.com The table as the gravitational center of our lives. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:20:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Falafel by admin http://radiogastronomy.com/2012/03/11/falafel/comment-page-1/#comment-2167 admin Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:20:16 +0000 http://radiogastronomy.com/?p=5836#comment-2167 @ Tabi - Sorry to hear that! I have a few thoughts, but of course it's hard for me to know exactly what went wrong without standing next to you. 1. If they're holding together ok until the cooking process, that's a good sign. They won't ever feel sticky and tacky like a meatball, but they should hold their shape when you form them. If all that is working, it could be that the oil wasn't hot enough, which is a very common mistake. It could also be that you're handling them too much once they're in the pan. Gently drop them in with a spoon, and then leave them alone until they're nice and brown before turning them to another side. 2. The mixture could just be too dry. This can vary just depending on the conditions of the room you're in. Try adding a teaspoon of water and see if that helps. Another good cheat here is to fold a beaten egg into the mixture once it's been pulsed down. Eggs always act as binders/glue. It's not traditional, but it should make a difference. Good luck! :) @ Tabi – Sorry to hear that! I have a few thoughts, but of course it’s hard for me to know exactly what went wrong without standing next to you.

1. If they’re holding together ok until the cooking process, that’s a good sign. They won’t ever feel sticky and tacky like a meatball, but they should hold their shape when you form them. If all that is working, it could be that the oil wasn’t hot enough, which is a very common mistake. It could also be that you’re handling them too much once they’re in the pan. Gently drop them in with a spoon, and then leave them alone until they’re nice and brown before turning them to another side.
2. The mixture could just be too dry. This can vary just depending on the conditions of the room you’re in. Try adding a teaspoon of water and see if that helps. Another good cheat here is to fold a beaten egg into the mixture once it’s been pulsed down. Eggs always act as binders/glue. It’s not traditional, but it should make a difference.

Good luck! :)

]]> Comment on Falafel by Tabi http://radiogastronomy.com/2012/03/11/falafel/comment-page-1/#comment-2166 Tabi Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:57:49 +0000 http://radiogastronomy.com/?p=5836#comment-2166 I just tried this and had high hopes, but my balls basically disintegrated in the oil while they cooked. :( I'm not sure what I did wrong. Any ideas? I just tried this and had high hopes, but my balls basically disintegrated in the oil while they cooked. :(

I’m not sure what I did wrong. Any ideas?

]]> Comment on Falafel by admin http://radiogastronomy.com/2012/03/11/falafel/comment-page-1/#comment-2136 admin Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:42:52 +0000 http://radiogastronomy.com/?p=5836#comment-2136 @ Jessica - Sure, but you're going to sacrifice that characteristic crunch on the outer shell a bit. I would bake them at 400 degrees F for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. I'd also flatten them into patties as opposed to balls. Make sure the baking sheet has a good coating of oil on it, and brush the tops with oil too. Hope that helps! @ Jessica – Sure, but you’re going to sacrifice that characteristic crunch on the outer shell a bit. I would bake them at 400 degrees F for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. I’d also flatten them into patties as opposed to balls. Make sure the baking sheet has a good coating of oil on it, and brush the tops with oil too. Hope that helps!

]]> Comment on Falafel by Jessica http://radiogastronomy.com/2012/03/11/falafel/comment-page-1/#comment-2135 Jessica Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:28:40 +0000 http://radiogastronomy.com/?p=5836#comment-2135 Looks so amazing! I'll have to try it. One question though: Do you think these could be baked instead of fried? Looks so amazing! I’ll have to try it. One question though: Do you think these could be baked instead of fried?

]]> Comment on Falafel by abby @ thingsforboys http://radiogastronomy.com/2012/03/11/falafel/comment-page-1/#comment-2133 abby @ thingsforboys Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:34:00 +0000 http://radiogastronomy.com/?p=5836#comment-2133 Yum! I love falafel with fresh herbs...the greener they look, the better they taste. Yum! I love falafel with fresh herbs…the greener they look, the better they taste.

]]> Comment on Falafel by admin http://radiogastronomy.com/2012/03/11/falafel/comment-page-1/#comment-2116 admin Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:05:47 +0000 http://radiogastronomy.com/?p=5836#comment-2116 @Claire - Sure, any fresh herbs would work here! Other potential candidates: lemon verbena, chive, dill. I do love the classic parsley and cilantro mix though. :) @Claire – Sure, any fresh herbs would work here! Other potential candidates: lemon verbena, chive, dill. I do love the classic parsley and cilantro mix though. :)

]]> Comment on Falafel by Claire http://radiogastronomy.com/2012/03/11/falafel/comment-page-1/#comment-2115 Claire Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:01:07 +0000 http://radiogastronomy.com/?p=5836#comment-2115 Wow, I love the great green color on the inside of your falafel! Sounds like the herbs add a lot - do you think a variation with other herbs (like maybe mint?) would work too? Wow, I love the great green color on the inside of your falafel! Sounds like the herbs add a lot – do you think a variation with other herbs (like maybe mint?) would work too?

]]> Comment on Falafel by admin http://radiogastronomy.com/2012/03/11/falafel/comment-page-1/#comment-2114 admin Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:51:38 +0000 http://radiogastronomy.com/?p=5836#comment-2114 @Purabi Naha - Thank you so much! :) @Purabi Naha – Thank you so much! :)

]]> Comment on Falafel by Purabi naha http://radiogastronomy.com/2012/03/11/falafel/comment-page-1/#comment-2111 Purabi naha Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:03:34 +0000 http://radiogastronomy.com/?p=5836#comment-2111 Everytime I eat falafel, I love it even more! Loved the recipe and the photograph!!http://cosmopolitancurrymania.blogspot.com Everytime I eat falafel, I love it even more! Loved the recipe and the photograph!!http://cosmopolitancurrymania.blogspot.com

]]> Comment on Gỏi Dưa Chuột (Vietnamese Cucumber Salad with Pork, Chicken, & Shrimp) by admin http://radiogastronomy.com/2012/02/07/g%e1%bb%8fi-d%c6%b0a-chu%e1%bb%99t-vietnamese-cucumber-salad-with-pork-chicken-shrimp/comment-page-1/#comment-2083 admin Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:32:32 +0000 http://radiogastronomy.com/?p=5651#comment-2083 @Anonymous Thank you so much for the recommendations! I will definitely check them out. :) @Anonymous Thank you so much for the recommendations! I will definitely check them out. :)

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