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Sophie's Socca Nicoise (Nice, Provence, France Chickpea Pancake)

Make Sophie's Socca Nicoise (Nice, Provence, France Chickpea Pancake) at home with Chickpea Flour, Salt, Water, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Serves 6. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1 1/2 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Sift chickpea flour with the salt into a bowl.

2. 2

   Make a well in the centre.

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   Whisk in water gradually to form a thin smooth batter.

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   Let it rest for 1 to 2 hours.

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   Preheat the oven to 425�F/220�C. Spoon the oil into a 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 inches (24 x 31 cm) roasting pan and heat through in oven for 3 to 4 minutes.

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   Stir the chickpea batter once more and then pour into the hot pan, scatter over the rosemary, if using, and return immediately to the oven.

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   Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the mixture is set and brown around the edges.

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   Take out of the oven and season with black pepper.

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   Let it stand for 5 minutes.

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    Cut into squares or strips, or just tear up and serve.

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    Serve it with drinks before supper, torn into rough squares, as a streetwise Mediterranean preamble to the main event, or use it in place of bread or potatoes.

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    Cut into wedges, it can be dished up as a first course, plated up with a little arugula, a tumble of cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella or feta, dressed with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

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    Or take the street market feel straight to the table -- put the hot pan in the centre, let your guests tear off pieces as big or small as they like, and add a selection of small salads and cheeses for them to dig into as well.

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    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Fatima; 14 January 2003. www.fareshare.net

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