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Slice of Fainá chickpea flatbread with tomato sauce
Chickpea flour flatbread

Chickpea Flatbread with Tomato Sauce (Fainá)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Side Dishes
Fainá (or Farinata) is a brilliantly simple flatbread from Genoa that became a cult classic in Argentina. Made from chickpea flour, it bakes up crispy outside and creamy inside. Often eaten on top of pizza ('pizza a caballo'), it's also perfect on its own with a zesty tomato sauce as a gluten-free meal.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian-Argentinian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Whisk
  • Round pizza pan or skillet

Instructions

1 ✓

Whisk chickpea flour and water until smooth. Add salt and pepper.

Tip: Consistency should be like pancake batter.
2 ✓

Stir in 2 tbsp oil. Let rest for at least 30 mins.

Tip: Hydration is key for creamy interior.
3 ✓

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pour 2 tbsp oil into pan and heat in oven for 2 mins.

Tip: Hot oil prevents sticking and crisps the bottom.
4 ✓

Pour batter into hot pan. Bake 20-25 mins until golden.

Tip: Broil last few mins for color.
5 ✓

Sauce: Sauté garlic in remaining oil, add diced tomatoes and oregano. Cook 10 mins.

6 ✓

Slice Fainá, top with hot sauce and basil.

Tip: Serve immediately.

Recipe FAQ

Why rest the batter?
Allows flour to hydrate fully so it doesn't taste chalky.
Sticking to pan?
Use plenty of oil and ensure the pan is hot before pouring batter.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Chickpea Flour (Garbanzo Bean Flour)
  • 2 1/2 cups Cold Water
  • 6 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 4 whole Ripe Tomatoes
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil