Falafel they are not cooked prior to use (cooking the chickpeas will cause the falafel to fall apart, requiring adding some flour to use as a binder). Instead they are soaked (sometimes with baking soda) overnight, then ground together with various ingredients such as parsley, scallions, and garlic. Spices such as cumin and coriander are often added to the beans for added flavor. The dried fava beans are soaked in water and then stone ground with leek, parsley, green coriander, cumin and dry coriander. The mixture is shaped into balls or patties. This can be done by hand or with a
Coconut shrimp an ingredient in the dish. Crunchy coconut shrimp can be served as an appetizer or as a main course. It is a common menu item at seafood restaurants, and is a popular dish at tiki bars in the Caribbean and the Florida Keys. Coconut shrimp is also prepared as a sautéed or stir-fried dish using coconut milk as an ingredient. This version of the dish may be served atop rice. Additional ingredients can include onion, garlic, tomatoes, parsley and various spices. Coconut shrimp prepared using coconut milk can be prepared kebab-style on skewers, and may include marinating the shrimp in