Farinata (Crisp Chickpea-Flour Crêpes)

Name: Farinata (Crisp Chickpea-Flour Crêpes)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 40
Cuisine: Mediterranean, French, European
Ingredients: 946 milliliters chickpea flour (preferably an Italian brand, such as Bartolini or Lucini Italia); 1 Tbsp kosher salt; 237 milliliters About extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 12 slices 12 to 14 very thin slices pistachio-studded mortadella (sliced at your deli or butcher); 340 grams About roasted red peppers, packed in oil

This recipe serves 40. One portion of this dish contains approximately 3g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 54 calories. A mixture of chickpea flour, kosher salt, pistachio-studded mortadella, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Whisk chickpea flour, salt, and 5 1/2 cups water together in a bowl. Cover and set aside at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

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Preheat oven to 50

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Whisk 3/4 cup oil into chickpea batter.

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Heat two 10-in. cast-iron skillets or ovenproof frying pans in oven, 5 minutes. Swirl about 1 tbsp. oil into each, then pour enough batter into pans to come about 1/3 in. up sides.

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Bake 20 minutes, or until edges are crisp and golden brown and centers are lightly browned on top.

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Meanwhile, peel and seed peppers, then cut into wide strips.

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Lift each farinata out of its pan to a plate or serving board and top with either red peppers or mortadella.

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Red Pepper

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Cut each into 8 wedges.

Serve immediately. Repeat with remaining batter and ingredients to make 1 more farinata.

*Find chickpea flour at well-stocked grocery stores. The Italian kind, which tends to be fresher and tastier, is available at Whole Foods Market. If you can't find oil-packed peppers, broil 2 large red bell peppers, turning often, until they're blackened all over; then peel and seed them, cut into wide strips, and marinate in olive oil for at least a day.

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Servings:

946milliliters

chickpea flour (preferably an Italian brand, such as Bartolini or Lucini Italia)1Tbsp

kosher salt 237milliliters

About extra-virgin olive oil, divided 12slices

12 to 14 very thin slices pistachio-studded mortadella (sliced at your deli or butcher)340grams

About roasted red peppers, packed in oil

Recommended wine: Bordeaux, Champagne, White Burgundy

French works really well with Bordeaux, Champagne, and White Burgundy. French wine is just as diverse as French food, but you rarely go wrong with champagne. If your meal calls for a white wine, you might also try a white burgundy. For a red, try a red bordeaux blend. One wine you could try is Chateau La Grange Clinet Bordeaux Superiore. It has 4.7 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 16 dollars.