KABARMEGAPOLITAN.com – On June 12 there is International Falafel Day, find out the origins of this Middle Eastern food. Falafel is a Middle Eastern food often served wrapped in pita bread, or served with salad and sauce.
A favorite among meat eaters and vegetarians alike, falafel is one food that deserves its own day of celebration.
Most people agree that falafel was first widely consumed in Egypt, when Coptic Christians probably used the dish as a meat substitute during Lent.
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Falafel appears to have been originally made with fava beans. Possibly, it was only later that chickpeas were added, after the dish spread further north.
Some people argue that this food originates from the time of Pharaonic Egypt, although no one is really sure. Where falafel comes from is still a matter of debate
In the Middle East and Egypt, falafel became street food the popular one. Often, falafel is eaten as part of a selection of other snacks known as meze.
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After initially being available only in Jewish or Greek restaurants and neighborhoods in North America, after 1970, this delicious dish became popular as street food and is now often offered as a meatless option for vegetarians.
However, regardless of the origins of this dish, Israelis claim falafel as one of their most important national foods.
International Falafel Day was founded in 2012 by Ben Lang, an innovator and creative with a passion for Tel Aviv and all things Israeli.***
