How to Make Farinata

Name: How to Make Farinata
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups garbanzo flour; 2 cups lukewarm water; 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Farinata is nothing more than a simple garbanzo bean flour batter which is spiked with olive oil and salt and baked in a very hot oven. The surface gets crusty, the edges get crispy, and yet the inside stays moist and sort of creamy. The texture is easy to explain, but the taste, not so much. Very earthy, comforting, and satisfying.

Recipe by Chef John

Updated on July 27, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

1 10-inch pan

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups garbanzo flour
2 cups lukewarm water
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary (Optional)
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Combine garbanzo flour and water in a bowl; whisk until batter is smooth. Cover bowl with plastic wrap or a plate and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours. Skim as much foam as possible from top of batter. Whisk salt, rosemary, and 3 tablespoons olive oil into batter.
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat and heat until smoking hot. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil in skillet and swirl to coat bottom of skillet with oil. Continue to heat until oil shimmers and a wisp of smoke rises from oil.
Quickly pour batter into hot oil; carefully transfer skillet to preheated oven.
Bake in the preheated oven until cake is browned and crusty, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer immediately to a plate, cut into wedges, and serve hot. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper.

SLIMMETTE

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

190	Calories
12g	Fat
15g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Sodium 483mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Protein 5g
Calcium 43mg	3%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 203mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.