What is a "falafel"?

[SemiCharmedQuark]

I read it in the top 10 conservatives...er...Im horribly confused, what is it?

[JohnKleeb]

1. O'Reilly's food of choice

:shrug:

[BigMcLargehuge]

2. ground up chick peas, fried as balls or in a patty like a burger

[tjdee]

3. Go to The Smoking Gun's website and read about Bill O'Reilly.

I think the falafel reference is page 16.

A REAL falafel is a fine Greek meaty dish I think, rolled up in a bready thing...someone can tell you better than I.

[bif]

7. It's not Greek!

I think it's Lebanese and Israeli.

[tjdee]

14. The gyro is, right?

I don't know why I get those two confused......

Shucks.

[bif]

4. Ya have too much felafel, and you'll feel awful--is what I always say.

[rwheeler31]

5. fAVA beans

on a waffel

[Philostopher]

6. The real explanation is in the thread --

it's a Middle Eastern food product.

Bill O'Really, however, apparently thinks it's the same as a loofah, and he made the mistake of expressing his fantasies about using one on a Faux News intern who was savvy enough either to transcribe or tape the conversation.

Falafel has become the new 'don't forget Poland' -- this time, for use on Bill O'Really.

[SemiCharmedQuark]

8. Ahh, I see. Thanks!

:hi:

[ForrestGump]

9. It's a confused alfalfa

Actually, Mr McLargehuge had it right. It's fried, squished, spiced bazonga beans. Good with Suzuki Kawasaki jacuzzi sauce on a peter.

[Hazelrah]

10. It's a rolled-up sandwich

Quite tasty actually. :9 They can be purchased at various food trucks in the city, basically it's spiced fried chickpeas wrapped up in a soft pita-like bread.


Sadly, I've quite recently lost my taste for them.
:puke:

[SemiCharmedQuark]

11. Ewww....

I can't blame you.

Welcome to DU!

[susanna]

12. Lost taste for 'em? Me too!

I LOVE falafel. But the very thought now...ewwwwww...

Spiced chickpeas, deep fried. Once upon a time, they were very, very good. :-(

[Cobalt Violet]

13. As a vegetarian it is one of my favorite protein sources.

Chick peas/fava bean ground and mixed with spices. Baked or deep fried and usually served in a wrap with tahini sauce, lettuce tomato, humus.

I'm just disgusted that one of my favorite foods in mentioned so pervertedly in this whole scandal.

I like it so much I'll still eat it but I hope I don't see O'reilly's face every time I do.