Go Back
–+ servings
Print Recipe

Farinata (Socca)

Farinata is a thin Italian chickpea flatbread made with chickpea flour and seasoned with salt and herbs. Commonly found in the streets of Italy, you can make this easy appetizer at home with a few simple ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Keyword: socca
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit and place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven to preheat at the same time.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk 1 cup warm water into 1 cup chickpea flour until combined. Add in 1 ½ tablespoons of the 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, then whisk until smooth. Set aside for 25-30 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the water.
  • When the oven is ready and the batter has had time to rest, carefully remove the hot pan from the oven. Brush it with the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Pour the batter into the hot pan and put it back in the oven. Bake for 17-20 minutes, until the edges are toasted and the center is fully baked. It’s better to overbake it and have it be crispier than to underbake it and have it too soft.
  • Let it cool before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

QR code

Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to view this recipe on your mobile device.

qr code