Farinata Recipe

Farinata is a delicious, thin, savory pancake made out of garbanzo bean flour, extra virgin olive oil, and herbs. The surface and edges are crispy and the inside is creamy and delicious. It’s a popular, rustic dish served along the coast of the Liguria seaside. It is excellent as an appetizer to a pasta dish or a snack with wine! The best part is it’s so easy to make with minimal prep time! My dad has perfected this recipe over the years and here is his recipe.

Ingredients:
1cup garbanzo bean flour
1 ½ cup water
¼ extra virgin olive oil, plus 2tablespoon in the pan
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 spring or green onion or 4 fresh sage (optional)

Instructions:
Whisk flour with water in a bowl until there are no lumps. With a spoon remove the top layer of foam which has a bitter taste. Cover and set aside for 2 hours or as long as 12 hours. The longer the better.


Preheat oven to 475 and place a 10-12 inch ovenproof skillet or cast iron in the oven. If using the optional onions or sage, chop these now while the oven is heating up. Once the oven has reached 475 remove the pan and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and pour in the batter slowly. Sprinkle sage or onions top and place pan in the middle rack of the oven. Cook for 25-30 min until it is crispy golden on the outside. It will be creamy on the inside. Remove from oven and sprinkle salt on top and if desired. Carefully transfer to a cutting board and slice into wedges. Serve warm!