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Falafel Ball

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Falafel Ball

A deep-fried sphere of ground chickpeas from the Middle East/World Cuisines

Falafel is made from ground chickpeas or fava beans mixed with herbs and spices, then formed into balls or patties and deep-fried. It is a staple street food across the Middle East and North Africa. The crispy exterior gives way to a bright green, herb-flecked interior.

Measurements

Diameter4 hundredths m
121 millionthsEiffel Towers
2.6 thousandthsGarden hose lengths
Mass (single ball)2.5 hundredths kg
11.4 millionthsRhinoceroses
6 quintillionRibosome weights
27.5M&Ms
Crust thickness3 thousandths m
4.5 thousandthsPillow lengths
2 thousandthsATM heights
Height (slightly flattened)3.5 hundredths m
3.3 thousandthsGarbage truck lengths
92,105Violet light wavelengths
Serving (6 balls)1.5 tenths kg
165M&Ms
9.4 millionthsFire trucks
3.3 thousandthsGrocery carts
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