5 from 6 votes
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
145 kcal
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 300 g chickpea flour approx 2 cups + ¼ cup + 3 tbsp
- 910 ml water approx 3 cups + ¾ cup
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 480 ml sunflower oil approx 2 cups
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Sprinkle the panelle with some sea salt and serve them straight away, with lemon wedges on the side, or in a sandwich.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145
% 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.