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Calentita

Country of origin: Gibraltar

Chick peas pancake.
A Gibraltar (frugal) speciality.

Ingredients

250 gm chick pea flour
750 ml cold water
salt and freshly ground FAIRTRADE black pepper
250 ml Zaytoun Palestinian FAIRTRADE olive oil
FAIRTRADE Sources
Herbs and Spices
Pulses
Olive Oil

Method

Preparation
If chick pea flour is not available, grind dry chick peas in a coffee grinder.
Mix the flour and water to a smooth paste.
Cooking
Pour the oil into an oven proof dish and heat through in the oven at Gas Mark 5.
Carefully add the paste.
Bake in the oven for about 1 hour until the centre is set and the sides are crisp.

To serve

As a snack with olive oil and vinegar.

Variation

Flavour variations:
Add some chilli pepper for a "hot". Add some lemon juice for a "tang".