Description
Panelle are the king of Sicilian street food! Humble yet tasty chickpea fritters, which locals traditionally eat inside a soft bun. Traditionally served in a soft bun (pane e panelle) as a simple and filling lunch. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free, they’re perfect to serve at your next dinner party in lieu of crackers with dips, or with grilled vegetables or pickles. Wonderful with cold beer or wine.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chickpea flour
- salt to taste
- 6 cups water
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 quart vegetable oil, or as needed
Instructions
- Place chickpea flour and some salt in a large saucepan over low heat. Pour in water
- a little at a time
- while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Once mixture is smooth and creamy
- increase to medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes
- stirring continuously
- until the mix starts separating from the sides of the pan.
- Add parsley and a bit of pepper. Adjust salt if needed.
- Pour chickpea mixture onto a greased baking sheet. Spread evenly to form a 1 1/2 inch thick layer. Refrigerate until mixture has hardened
- at least 30 minutes.
- Slice chickpea mixture into 1 1/2- x 2-inch rectangles.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot until 250 degrees F (120 degrees F). Drop a few rectangles at a time into the hot oil and deep fry until crispy
- 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 40