Socca is a gluten-free chickpea flatbread, a popular street food from Nice, France. With only 5 ingredients it makes a delicious appetiser, side dish, or light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup FreshLife chickpea flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil + extra for the pan
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp Superb Herb thyme or herb of your choice eg. parsley,rosemary, sage or mix, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt, and your chosen herbs. Let it rest for 30 minutes while you preheat your oven to 230°C and place a cast iron skillet inside.
- 5 minutes before cooking your socca, switch your oven to grill and move the rack closer to the heat.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet, add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Pour the batter in the center, then tilt the pan to spread it evenly.
- Place the skillet back in the oven and grill for 5-8 minutes, or until the top starts to brown and blister. If it browns too quickly, move the pan down a rack.
- Transfer the socca to a cutting board. Slice it into wedges or squares, sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil if desired.
Notes
Cook's tips
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for best results.
- Add water a tbsp at a time if the batter is too thick.
- Get creative with toppings! Roasted veggies, feta cheese, or more herbs are great options.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or oven for crispy goodness.