How to Make Farinata (Italian Flatbread) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Farinata is a traditional Italian flatbread that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It is made with a simple batter of chickpea flour, water, and olive oil, and is typically seasoned with salt and sometimes with a sprinkle of rosemary.

This dish originated in Liguria, a region in northwest Italy, and is also popular in other parts of Italy such as Tuscany and Genoa. It is often served as an appetizer or snack, and can be found at street vendors and in the homes of Italia...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Gruyere cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a 9-inch tart pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil and place in the oven to warm up.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add green onion and garlic. Cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Mix chickpea flour with lukewarm water until smooth. Set aside for 20 minutes at room temperature.
  • Skim foam from the top of chickpea-water mixture. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix in onion-garlic mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add Gruyere cheese and mix well. Remove tart tin from oven and pour in chickpea mixture.
  • Bake it in the preheated oven until crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cut into triangles before serving.
  • Nutrition

    124 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 37mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 9mg