FALAFEL-STYLE SARDINE CROQUETTES
INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PEOPLE:
- TWO TINS OF SARDINES IN SPICY OIL (125G)
- 200G OF COOKED CHICKPEAS
- ONE ONION
- TWO GARLIC CLOVES
- A BUNCH OF PARSLEY
- ONE TEASPOON OF GROUND CUMIN
- ONE TEASPOON OF GROUND CORIANDER
- 1/2 TEASPOON OF PAPRIKA
- SALT, PEPPER
- TWO TABLESPOONS OF FLOUR
- OIL FOR FRYING
- ONE LEMON
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- Making the croquette mixture: Drain the sardines and chickpeas. Flake the sardines into a bowl. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and parsley.
- In a blender, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until you achieve a smooth mixture. Add the flaked sardines and flour to the mixture. Mix well.
- Shaping the croquettes: Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into walnut-sized balls. Slightly flatten each ball to form small patties.
- Cooking: Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the croquettes until they are golden and crispy on both sides. Drain on kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
- Presentation: Arrange the croquettes on a serving platter. Serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing.