Chickpea Pizza (Panelle)

By Giuseppe Pendolino owner Agriturismo Il Principe di Aragona in Sicily.
 

You might enjoy this recipe on our tours in Sicily or a similar version in other regions such as Piedmont and Liguria!

Ingredients for 6 people:

• 500 grams (4 cups) chickpea flour
• 1.5 liters (4 and ¼ cups) water
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 1 Tbsp EVOO 

Directions:

• Mix together the flour and water and cook in a pan on the stove over medium heat
• Continually stir with a whisk until it thickens
• Pour the mixture into a tray with sides at least 4 inches high and allow to cool before placing the tray in the fridge for a few hours
• Take out of the fridge and slice into thin strips ¼-inch wide
• For the quantity you plan to serve, stir-fry in a pan for a few minutes with EVOO on both sides. (Return the remaining uncooked slices to the fridge for another time).

Buon appetito!