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Cooking for two
Other names: (Farinata, Chickpea Flatbread)

Is a delicious savory dish discovered in Nice one nice warm summer. It has the shape and texture of a crêpe or a pancake, and has the advantages of
  1. being different,
  2. lower in carbs than a wheat flour pancake,
  3. and gluten free.

Preparation: 35 mins
cooking time: 8 mins

For 2 people

  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 + 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

  1. Pour water in a bowl and then add the oil.
  2. Pass the chickpea flour through a sift and into the bowl.
  3. Mix well with the aid of a whisk.
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Let it rest for 30 mins.
  6. Pour it on a large and hot (non-stick) crêpe pan or skillet. If you don't have a large one, cook it in two batches in a smaller crêpe pan or skillet.
  7. Leave it for 4-5 mins. You can pop any eventual bubble to cook it evenly.
  8. Carefully flip it with the help of a nylon spatula and let it cook for another 4-5 mins
  9. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve immediately.

A cold beer will not be a bad match, especially when served as an appetizer on a warm sunny day...