An international symbol for healthy fast food, falafel is the ideal vegetarian alternative to burgers. Easy to prepare, crispy falafel patties are made from chickpeas, and are especially delicious served in pita bread with hummus, tomatoes, cucumber, tahini sauce and pickles. You can add protein to your salad by tossing small pieces of falafel with salad greens, red onion, sundried tomatoes and potato chunks, served with a tahini-lemon dressing. Rich in plant protein, falafel is also high in fibre and complex carbohydrates, making it a healthier fast food option, great for sustaining energy levels. You can bake falafel batter atop salmon fillets and serve by arranging the baked fillets on a bed of spinach, evenly coated with vinaigrette. In Jerusalem, crispy, crunchy and sizzling hot falafel is packed with coriander and parsley and wrapped in laffa, a large flatbread which is served with pickled cabbage and amba sauce made from cured mangoes and spices, including fenugreek and turmeric. Crowds of people are always waiting at the food stalls and kiosks that line Israel’s main streets and shopping areas for the irresistible crispy, crunchy fritters, the nation’s favourite street food. After just one bite, it’s easy to understand why everybody loves falafel.