Fainá
A savory Argentinian chickpea pancake baked in olive oil until golden, served hot as a side dish.
Pasos
- 1
Prepare the Batter: Whisk together chickpea flour, water, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Let the batter sit for at least 4 hours.
- 3
Bake: Preheat the oven to 220°C 220 °C · 428 °F · Gas 7 · Fuego alto (430°F 221 °C · 430 °F · Gas 7 · Fuego alto).
- 4
Pour olive oil into a round baking dish and heat in the oven.
- 5
Pour in the batter and bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden.
- 6
Serve: Slice and serve hot, optionally with black pepper on top.
- 7
Pro tips: Let the batter rest for at least 2 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator, to ensure the chickpea flour fully hydrates and the flavors meld.
- 8
For a crispy edge, preheat the baking pan with oil in the oven before adding the batter.
