Panelle - Chickpea Fritters

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    145 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Panelle - Chickpea Fritters

Panelle are a popular Sicilian street food - These chickpea fritters are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and so delicious!

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Ingredients

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  • 300 g chickpea flour approx 2 cups + ¼ cup + 3 tbsp
  • 910 ml water approx 3 cups + ¾ cup
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 480 ml sunflower oil approx 2 cups

Instructions

  1. Place the chickpea flour and salt in a large pot over medium-low heat, slowly incorporating the water whilst whisking, until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
  2. Cook the panelle mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk for about 10-15 minutes, until the mixture thickens and becomes like a very thick potato mash, and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Whisk in the chopped parsley and remove the pan from the heat.
  3. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the hot chickpea mixture onto the prepared baking sheet to a thickness of about ¼ inch ( 0.5 cm), using a long knife or spatula to leven out the surface. Allow it to cool and set for about 30 minutes.
  4. Once the panelle mixture has cooled and set, use a knife to cut it into strips or squares. Traditionally, they are cut into rectangular shapes.
  5. Heat the sunflower oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 175℃/ 350℉. You want enough oil to submerge the panelle.
  6. Carefully fry a few panelle at a time until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove the panelle from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any oil in excess.
  7. Sprinkle the panelle with some sea salt and serve them straight away, with lemon wedges on the side, or in a sandwich.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 321mg (13%) Potassium 320mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 57IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 145kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 321mg 13%
Potassium 320mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 57IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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