Oven-Baked Socca from Nice
Description
Socca is a traditional Nice specialty - a crispy chickpea flour pancake baked in a very hot oven. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, golden brown and slightly charred in places, just like in Nice!
Ingredients
- 250g chickpea flour
- 1/2l water
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fine salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
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In a deep bowl, whisk the chickpea flour into the cold water.
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Add two tablespoons of olive oil and one teaspoon of fine salt. Mix vigorously to eliminate lumps. Sieve if necessary.
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The batter should have the consistency of whole milk. If it’s too thick, add a little water and mix again.
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Preheat your oven to maximum temperature for 10 minutes.
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Pour four tablespoons of olive oil onto one or two round baking sheets. Spread and place in the oven for 5 minutes.
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Remove the sheet from the oven, pour the batter and spread evenly. Place immediately in the upper part of the oven.
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After 2 minutes, switch the thermostat to grill position. Let cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the crust is nicely golden, even slightly burnt in places.
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During cooking, you can pierce any bubbles that form with a knife.
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Remove from oven, cut into pieces and serve, not forgetting to pepper generously.
Notes
- Bake on two 40cm diameter sheets or one 70cm sheet
- The socca should be crispy on the outside and soft inside
- Traditionally served very hot and well peppered