Dinner

Fainá

A traditional Argentine chickpea flour flatbread with a crisp golden edge and tender center.

  • 4 hr 40 min
  • 210 kcal
  • Vegan
  • Argentinian
  • Side dish
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

Fainá

Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    Whisk together the chickpea flour, water, salt, and pepper to make the batter.

  2. Step 2:

    Let the batter sit for at least 4 hours.

    4 h
  3. Step 3:

    Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F).

  4. Step 4:

    Pour the olive oil into a round baking dish and heat the dish in the oven.

  5. Step 5:

    Pour the batter into the hot dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden.

    25–30 min
  6. Step 6:

    Slice and serve hot, optionally topped with black pepper.

  7. Step 7:

    For best hydration and flavor, the batter may also rest for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

    2 h
  8. Step 8:

    For a crisp edge, preheat the baking pan with the oil in the oven before adding the batter.

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