How to Make Farinata

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Fainè, also called farinata, is nothing more than a simple garbanzo bean flour batter which is spiked with olive oil and salt and baked in a very hot oven. The surface gets crusty and the edges get crispy yet the inside stays moist and sort of creamy. The texture is easy to explain, but the taste, not so much. Very earthy, comforting, and satisfying.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
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Updated on November 18, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 (10-inch) pancake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 cups lukewarm water

  • 1 ½ cups garbanzo flour

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary (Optional)

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Whisk together lukewarm water and garbanzo flour in a large bowl until smooth. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a plate and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours. Skim off as much foam as possible from the top of batter. Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, kosher salt, and rosemary into batter until well combined.

  2. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

  3. Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Pour remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom. Continue to heat until oil shimmers and a wisp of smoke rises from oil.

  4. Quickly pour batter into hot oil; carefully transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until pancake is browned and crusty, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer pancake immediately to a plate and cut into wedges. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper and serve hot.

    close up view of Farinata in a cast iron skillet with a spatula
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

190 Calories
12g Fat
15g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Sodium 483mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 203mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.