Chickpea Pancake (aka Torta di Ceci)
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 193kcal
Italian Farinata Flatbread (aka LaCecina Toscana) is the most incredible chickpea flatbread made with just 3 basic ingredients. It's crispy outside with the most delicious creamy middle. Sometimes referred to as farinata di ceci. In Genoa they are called faina, and in Tuscany sometimes they are referred to as cecina.
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Equipment
- Skillet Cast iron perferred but not needed
- Medium Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpea flour besan or gram flour (250g)
- 3 cups water 665ml
- ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes or kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon rosemary sprig leaves removed from stem
Instructions
- Sift the chickpea flour into a large bowl then add a pinch of salt (about ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes).
- Gradually add in the water whisk whisking to avoid any lumps (there may be an odd few).
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rest for 2 hours (no need to refridgerate).
- Line a skillet (or cake pan) with parchment paper. The larger the pan you use, the thinner your torta di ceci will be. I used an 11-inch round pan, which produces a fairly thick pancake. You can use a round or rectangular pan. Skim the foam off of the chickpea and water mixture. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the salt.
- Once batter has rested, preheat the oven to 450F/230C.
- Pour the batter into the skillet until ¼-inch thick (it shouldn't be any higher but if so, it might take a bit longer to bake. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden on top and crispy around the edges.
- If desired you can make the top even crispier by pacing under the brioler for 30 seconds.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before removing to a cutting board. Sprinkle with a little pinch of sea salt flakes and cut into slices. Eat while hot!
Notes
- Variations - you can add different herbs such as thyme or sage to the batter to infuse or even add veggies that need using up.
- Serving - La Farinata is always best served hot straight from the oven. You can simply eat it by the slice or serve it inside a roll or focaccia.
- Batter - The batter is very liquidy it shouldn't be thick at all.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal
