Socca de Nice

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 1.5 cups water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 whole lemon wedges

Instructions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of chickpea flour, 1.5 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of rosemary, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of smoked paprika. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.

2. 2

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature. This allows the chickpea flour to hydrate and improves the texture.

3. 3

   Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Place a cast iron skillet (10-12 inches) in the oven to heat up for about 10-15 minutes.

4. 4

   Once the skillet is hot, carefully remove it from the oven using oven mitts. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet, swirling it around to coat the bottom evenly.

5. 5

   Pour the rested batter into the hot skillet, ensuring it spreads evenly. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the top is set.

6. 6

   Remove the socca from the oven and let it cool slightly. Cut it into wedges and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

7. 7

   Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the socca. Enjoy your delicious Socca de Nice!