Farinata – Italian Chickpea flatbread | Quick Recipe

Farinata is a classic Italian flatbread made from very few and simple ingredients: chickpea flour and water. It’s crispy on the outside and slightly creamy on the inside.

This dish is typical of Liguria. It’s such a simple recipe but it is incredibly tasty. It’s also known as cecina and socca and it’s flatbread or pancake if you like, made from chickpea flour, water, olive oil and salt. It can then be flavoured with fresh herbs like rosemary and salt and can be topped with onion, vegetables and more.

When cooked the flatbread has a delicious crusty top and a creamy middle.

You need to try this recipe, this Farinata is:

• super easy
• with few ingredients
• full of flavour
• crunchy and soft at the same time

Ingredients

• Chickpea flour (Gram flour)
• Water
• Olive oil
• Salt

Step by step method

In a bowl first, mix chickpea flour with water and mix well to remove any lumps. Then add oil and salt and mix well.

Remove the foam from the top and let rest for 30 minutes. When done stir again to remove any flour sitting at the bottom of the bowl then pour into an oiled baking tin. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes until slightly browned on top. Cut into slices and enjoy!

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Farinata – Italian Chickpea flatbread | Quick Recipe

Farinata is a classic Italian flatbread made from very few and simple ingredients: chickpea flour and water. It's crispy on the outside and slightly creamy on the inside.

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Prep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Main, Sides

Cuisine Italian

Servings 12 servings

Calories 85 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 1/2 cup chickpea flour 215
• 2 cups water 475 ml
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

 

• Pour water into a bowl then gradually add chickpea flour and mix well with a whisk to remove any lumps. Then add oil and salt and mix well. Remove the foam from the top and let rest for 30 minutes.
• When done stir again to remove any flour sitting at the bottom of the bowl then pour into an oiled baking tin. And cook for  25 to 30 minutes until slightly browned on top. Cut into slices and enjoy on its own or with a spread.

Video

https://www.instagram.com/reel/COQYkQ0qrp1/?utm_medium=copy_link

Notes

Calories are per piece

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal

Keyword Chickpea flour, Farinata, Italian

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Summary

Recipe Name

Farinata, Italian flatbread

Author Name

Francesca

Published On

2021-05-21

Preparation Time

40

Cook Time

30

Total Time

1h10