Panelle Recipe

Want to make this delicious and healthy panelle recipe which is one of the most popular foods in Sicily? These crispy bites are made with chickpea flour served with bread or sandwich and drizzled with fresh lemon juice.

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Course: Appetizer, Sandwich, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Panelle Recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 40

Servings: servings

Calories: 117kcal

Ingredients

2 cups chickpea flour divided
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Add 1 1/2 cups water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
In the meantime, sift chickpea flour in a bowl, add salt, cayenne pepper, and the remaining 1 1/2 cups water.
Pour the chickpea flour mixture into the boiling water and stir vigorously using a wire whisk until smooth and creamy.
Reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat, add parsley, and stir.
Pour the panelle mixture on the prepared parchment paper and flatten with a spatula to about 1/4 inch thick.
Allow the dough to cool for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
After it is fully cool and dense, cut it into squares.

To Fry Panelle

Fry panelle fritters in a large skillet heated with oil for 2-3 minutes on each side.

To Bake Panelle

Preheat oven 425 degrees F. Place the baking sheet with the panelle fritters in the oven and cook for 30 minutes, turning halfway or crispy on both sides.

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