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Fainá

Name: Fainá
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 200 g chickpea flour; 600 ml water; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 to taste salt; 1 to taste pepper

Argentine baked chickpea flatbread with a crisp golden crust and creamy center

40 min total

6 servings

$0.73–$1.22/serving

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Ingredients

200 g chickpea flour
600 ml water
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 to taste salt
1 to taste pepper

Instructions

1.Prepare the Batter: Whisk together chickpea flour, water, salt, and pepper. Let sit for at least 4 hours.
2.Bake: Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F). Pour olive oil into a round baking dish and heat in the oven. Pour in the batter and bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden.
3.Serve: Slice and serve hot, optionally with black pepper on top.
4.Pro Tips:
5.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.
6.For a crispy edge, preheat the baking pan with oil in the oven before adding the batter.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated · USDA

Based on 1 serving

Calories

201 kcal

Carbs

25.4 g

Protein

3.4 g

Fat

9.3 g

Fiber

0.9 g

Sugar

0.1 g

Estimated per serving from ingredients using USDA FoodData Central data. Actual values vary with brands, sizes, and preparation.