Fainá

Side · Argentina classic.

Ingredients

• 200g Chickpea Flour
• 600ml Water
• 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
• To taste Salt
• To taste Pepper

Method

1. Whisk — Prepare the Batter: Whisk together chickpea flour, water, salt, and pepper.
2. Preheat the oven — Let sit for at least 4 hours. Bake: Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).
3. Heat the pan — Pour olive oil into a round baking dish and heat in the oven.
4. Bake — Pour in the batter and bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden.
5. Serve — Serve: Slice and serve hot, optionally with black pepper on top. Pro Tips:
6. Continue cooking — Let the batter rest for at least 2 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator, to ensure the chickpea flour fully hydrates and the flavors meld.
7. Preheat the oven — For a crispy edge, preheat the baking pan with oil in the oven before adding the batter.

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