Farinata (Chick Pea Bake)
Description
This Italian bread features Water, Garbanzo (chick pea) flour. The flavors come together beautifully. Wonderful fresh from the oven, pairs well with any meal. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Salt; to taste 8 tb Olive oil; or corn oil 1 lg Onion, sliced (optional) Freshly ground black pepper This Italian dish is also popular in Argentina.
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They call it faina' and it is sometimes prepared with onion slices as a topping.
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A plain faina' slice is often used to top a pizza slice, sandwich-style.
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Pour the water into a large heavy pan, then gradually stir in the flour.
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Add salt to taste.
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Cook over gentle
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heat for 1 hour, stirring frequently and skimming the surface with a slotted spoon occasionally; the mixture should be smooth and quite thick.
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Pour the mixture into an oiled roasting pan (preferably a pizza pan) and level the surface.
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Sprinkle the oil over the surface, and arrange the onion rings on top, if used.
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Bake in a moderately hot oven (400 F / 200 C) for 30 minutes until golden brown.
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Sprinkle liberally with pepper and serve immediately.
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Modified from "Italian Cooking" edited by Jeni Wright, Cathay Books, 1984.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 393.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.2g10%
- Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 16.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 64.8g22%
- Dietary Fiber 18.2g73%
- Sugars 11.5g
- Protein 21.4g43%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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