Description
Farinata is a delightful Italian chickpea pancake with a crispy exterior and a soft inside, making it a perfect quick dinner or healthy meal option. Its key ingredients like chickpea flour and olive oil create irresistible flavors that food lovers will adore!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 scant cups chickpea flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 1/2 cups water, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, (optional)
- 1/2 sweet yellow onion (like maui or vidalia), thinly sliced (optional)
- Flaky sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter by whisking together chickpea flour and fine sea salt in a large bowl. Gradually add water while whisking to avoid lumps. Let it rest for at least 4 hours, whisking occasionally and skimming off any foam.
- Preheat the oven to its highest setting, just below broil. Place a 14-inch pizza pan or cast-iron skillet on the bottom rack for 10 minutes. If using rosemary, stir it into the batter before whisking it again.
- Remove the hot skillet from the oven and pour in olive oil, swirling it to distribute evenly.
- Hold a wooden spoon at a 45-degree angle and pour the batter over the spoon to avoid disturbing the oil. Some oil may pool on the surface as you pour.
- Drag the spoon to coat the surface of the batter with oil. If using onion, scatter the slices evenly on top.
- Return the skillet to the bottom shelf of the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until set and pale gold on top. Then transfer to the top shelf and broil for 3 to 4 minutes until golden-brown.
- After baking, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Cut the farinata into squares or rectangles and serve hot.
Notes
Allow the batter to rest for the best flavor and texture.
Feel free to customize toppings with herbs or vegetables to suit your taste.
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg