World Flavors Cookbook

Socca (Chickpea Pancake)

Nice's famous gluten-free street food: a large, thin pancake made from chickpea flour, cooked at high heat until the edges are crispy and charred.

Cuisine: France

Ingredients

• 250g chickpea flour
• 500ml water
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Plenty of black pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk flour, water, and oil. Let rest for 1 hour.
2. Preheat a large flat pan or pizza stone to maximum heat (250°C+).
3. Pour a thin layer of batter into the hot, oiled pan.
4. Bake until the top is blistered and dark in spots.
5. Serve hot, heavily seasoned with black pepper.