Chickpea Pancake (La Farinata)
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1/2 cup cold water, or as needed
- Good-quality extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- Leaves from 1-2 (3-inch) sprigs of rosemary (see NOTE)
- The process is similar to making a regular pancake.
- Combine the chickpea flour and enough of the water in a mixing bowl to make a thick batter, stirring to dissolve any lumps. Add the remaining water until the batter is the consistency of tahini or thick pouring cream.
- Add a teaspoon of oil and the salt; mix well. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Just before serving, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet (10-12 inches) over medium-high heat, and then add the rosemary. When the oil is hot (after about 30 seconds), the rosemary will start to 'jump' in the skillet.
- Pour half of the batter into the skillet. It should cover the bottom of the skillet to a depth of about 1/8 inch. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the pancake is set crisped and golden underneath. Carefully turn over and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Slide onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges, sprinkle with salt and generous grindings of pepper. Serve immediately.
- Cover and refrigerate the remaining batter for up to 2 days.
- NOTE: If making a second pancake right away, you'll need the leaves from a second sprig of rosemary and another 2 tablespoons of oil for the skillet.
- NUTRITION per serving (based on 12): 36 calories, 2g protein, 4g carbohydrates, 1g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 94 mg sodium, 1g dietary fiber, 1g sugar
chickpea flour, cold water, olive oil, coarse sea salt, rosemary
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/chickpea-pancake-la-farinata-50065090 (may not work)