Farinata (Italian Flatbread)
Description
Farinata is a gluten-free Italian flatbread made with chickpea flour that is very easy to make and tastes delicious. Spring onions and garlic add extra flavor.
Ingredients
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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 green onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 cup chickpea flour
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1 cup lukewarm water
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 pinch ground nutmeg
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2 tablespoons shredded Gruyere cheese
Directions
1
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.
2
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.
3
Mix chickpea flour with lukewarm water until smooth. Set aside for 20 minutes at room temperature.
4
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.
5
Bake it in the preheated oven until crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cut into triangles before serving.