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Socca recipe
Enjoy this crispy chickpea pancake from Monaco!
Ingredients
- 250 g chickpea flour
- 400 ml water
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
How to make Socca
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
- In a mixing bowl, add 250 g of chickpea flour, 400 ml of water, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Whisk the mixture until smooth and no lumps remain, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in 4 tablespoons of olive oil and mix until fully incorporated.
- Let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- After resting, stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemary into the batter.
- In a hot, oiled skillet, pour in the batter to create an even layer, about 1 cm thick.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cut into wedges for serving.
- Serve hot, drizzled with additional olive oil and sprinkled with ground black pepper.
What is Socca?
Socca is a traditional dish from Monaco, baked in the oven, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chickpea flour. The recipe below uses 6 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Socca take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Socca?
Bake in a hot skillet to achieve the perfect crispy texture.
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