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Farinata with Tomato Salad

Course Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups chickpea flour
  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • ¾ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ medium onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 tbsp dried rosemary, optional

For the Topping

  • ½ cup baby arugula
  • ¼ cup basil leaves
  • 1 cup mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Shaved parmesan

Instructions

  • Sift chickpea flour into a bowl; add salt, then slowly add the water, whisking to eliminate any lumps. Stir in 2 tbsp olive oil. Cover, and let sit for 1-2 hours.
  • The batter will thicken and should be about the consistency of heavy cream.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Put a 9-inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add 2-3 tablespoons oil into heated pan, swirl to cover pan evenly. When the oil is hot add onion and let it cook for a few minutes. Pour in batter and sprinkle top with rosemary.
  • Drizzle a little olive oil over top and bake for 20-25 minutes until it is set in the middle and the edges are crispy.
  • Turn on broiler and broil top for a minute or two until it turns golden brown.
  • Allow to set for a few minutes and then carefully remove from pan.
  • Top with arugula, herbs, cherry tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil, white balsamic and maldon salt. This recipe was inspired by Mark Bittman