baking · vegetarian · gluten-free
Fainá (chickpea flatbread)
Thin, crispy-edged chickpea flour flatbread eaten 'a caballo' on top of a slice of pizza in Argentina and Uruguay.
- Time
- 45min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains milk.
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Method
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1
Whisk chickpea flour, water and salt until smooth; rest at least 1 hour.
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2
Heat oven to 260°C (500°F) with a 30 cm round pan inside.
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3
Add 4 tbsp oil to the hot pan, then pour in the batter.
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4
Bake until set with crisp, browned edges, 15–20 minutes.
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5
Season with pepper (and Parmesan) and cut into wedges.
