ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Falafel

Okay kiddo, have you ever tried a falafel? It's a yummy food that lots of people around the world love to eat.

So, you know how sometimes we make burgers by putting a patty between two buns, right? Well, falafel is also like a patty, but it's made from something different called chickpeas.

Before the chickpeas become a patty, they're soaked in water for many hours. When they're ready, they're put into a machine together with some yummy spices like onion, parsley, and garlic. Then, the machine chops everything up into a paste.

After that, the paste is shaped into small balls or patties using hands or special tools. Finally, they're fried or baked until they're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

People usually eat falafel in many different ways. Some put it in pita bread with veggies and sauce, some eat it with salad, and others even put it on pizza! It's a very versatile and tasty food that everybody can enjoy.