Falafel in health-food stores. While often used to make veggie burgers, it has become more widely used as a source of protein. In the United States, falafel's versatility has allowed for the reformulating of recipes for meatloaf, sloppy joes and spaghetti and meatballs into vegetarian dishes. Falafel is made from fava beans or chickpeas. The use of chickpeas is predominant in most Middle Eastern countries, such as Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria. This version is the most popular in the West. In Egypt, fava beans, chickpeas, or often a combination of the two may be used. When chickpeas are used,
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