Fainá (Chickpea Flatbread) Recipe

Fainá (Chickpea Flatbread) Recipe

Fainá is often enjoyed as an appetizer, street food, or as a side to pizza, especially in Buenos Aires, where it’s popular to place a slice of Fainá on top of the pizza. While it can be eaten on its own, Fainá is most commonly served as a street food snack or as a main course with toppings like tomato sauce and cheese.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Argentinian
Servings 2 Yield
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Chickpea flour – 1 cup
  • Water – 1 cup
  • Olive oil – 3 tbsp
  • Salt – 1 tsp
  • Ground black pepper – to taste
  • Dried oregano (optional) – to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined into a batter. 
  • Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C), place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to preheat as well.
  • After the batter has rested, stir it well. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter.
  • Remove the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet from the oven. Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil onto the surface and spread evenly over the surface.
  • Pour the batter onto the hot surface and spread it into a thin, even layer using a spatula.
  • (Optional) Sprinkle dried oregano or other herbs over the surface of the batter for added flavor.
  • Place the Fainá in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the top is firm.
  • Once baked, remove the Fainá from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  • Cut the Fainá into slices or squares and serve it as a standalone dish, as an accompaniment to pizza, or topped with your tomato sauces and toppings like cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1198mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
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