FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Among 33 new foods on the ever-growing menu at the Minnesota State Fair, which opens August 21:
Fawaffle: A traditional Middle Eastern fritter of chickpeas and herbs. Pressed in a waffle iron. Topped with tahini butter. Served with cherry tomatoes, traditional hummus, green shatta, mint and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Vegetarian. At Baba’s, west side of Underwood Street between Lee and Randall avenues.
Flauta dippers : Seasoned shredded chicken stuffed in rolled corn tortillas and fried. Served in a cup filled with mild tomatillo salsa, sour cream and crumbled cotija cheese. At El Burrito Mercad, in the International Bazaar, south wall
Freaky Fryday at The Herbivorous Butcher: Chicken-fried vegan bacon served with vegan fried chicken strips infused with bacon flavor. Optional toppings include mini donut cinnamon sugar & maple syrup, pickle seasoning and ranch dressing, spicy buffalo sauce and dragon dust. Vegan. At Herbivorous Butcher, in the Food Building, west section, south wall