World Flavors Cookbook

Fainá

Name: Fainá
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Uruguay
Ingredients: 250g chickpea flour, 750ml water, 50ml olive oil, 1 tsp salt, plenty of black pepper

A thin, savory flatbread made from chickpea flour. In Uruguay, it is the inseparable companion of pizza.

Cuisine: Uruguay

Ingredients

250g chickpea flour, 750ml water, 50ml olive oil, 1 tsp salt, plenty of black pepper

Instructions

1. Mix chickpea flour and salt. Gradually add water while whisking to avoid lumps. Let rest for at least 1 hour. 2. Preheat a shallow round pan with oil until very hot. 3. Pour the batter into the pan (should be about 1cm thick). 4. Bake at 220°C (430°F) until the edges are crispy and the top is golden. 5. Serve hot, sprinkled with white or black pepper.