Fainá

Ingredients

• 200 gchickpea flour
• 600 mlwater
• 4 tbspolive oil
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Method

1. 1

   Whisk together the chickpea flour, water, salt, and pepper until smooth. Leave to rest for at least 4 hours (or overnight in the fridge) to allow the flour to fully hydrate.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 220°C/430°F. Pour the olive oil into a round baking dish and heat in the oven until very hot.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Slice and serve hot, optionally with a little extra black pepper on top.