Farinata With Herbs And Onions
This savory chickpea flour flatbread, known as farinata in Italian cuisine, boasts a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful center. With the subtle sweetness of caramelized onions, fragrant fresh herbs, and a touch of olive oil, each bite offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes. Enjoy this classic dish as a satisfying appetizer or a delicious side dish at your next gathering.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tsp. sea salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/3 cup olive oil, plus 1 Tbs. for greasing pan
- 1/2 yellow onion, very thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh sage or rosemary
- Coarsely ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, water, salt and the 1/3 cup olive oil until smooth. The batter should be fairly thin. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 4 hours, or refrigerate for up to overnight.
- Bring a couple cups of water to a boil. Place the onion slices in a fine-mesh sieve in the sink. Pour the boiling water over the onions, then rinse the onions with cold water to remove their bitter sharpness.
- Position a rack in the upper third of an oven and preheat to 400&#176;F. Once the oven is heated, place a 9-inch cast-iron pan in it to heat about 5 minutes before baking the <i>farinata</i>.
- While the pan is heating, add half of the sage to the batter and stir to mix. Squeeze any excess water from the onions. Carefully remove the pan from the oven and add the 1 Tbs. olive oil to it, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and scatter the onions and the remaining sage evenly over the top. Bake until the <i>farinata</i> is cooked through and the edges are crisp and browned, about 2 minutes.
- Carefully slide the <i>farinata</i> out of the pan onto a serving plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, cut into wedges and serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Essentials of Italian</i> by Michele Scicolone (Oxmoor House, 2007).
Yield
Serves 4.
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