Les Panisses

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Christian-Vegan-Cooking, " N. Braswell " <meritra@e...>

wrote:

 

These look interesting and are gluten-free. In addition to natural

foods stores, you can also find chickpea flour in Asian and Middle

Eastern markets sold as gram flour (not to be confused with graham

flour!).

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Les Panisses

 

Recipe By :John Farrar

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Appetizer Breads

Legumes Vegan

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 quart water -- boiling

10 ounces chickpea flour -- (300g)

1 teaspoon olive oil

Salt and pepper

 

It is important to have the necessary equipment to hand. As the

panisses should be no more than 3/8 " (1cm) in depth, use a shallow

tray or dish, lightly oiled before using. In a large enamel or steel

pot, bring seasoned water to a furious boil. Stirring continuously,

pour the flour in a steady flow. Do not halt the stirring, but beware

any hot explosions of batter as the cooking continues (it may be wise

to cover your stirring hand with a tea towel or some such).

 

After about eight minutes, the mixture will have thickened and can be

poured into a lightly oiled tray. Smooth the surface and set aside to

cool (the mix may even be covered and stored in the fridge overnight).

 

To cook the panisses, use either a deep-fat fryer or shallow-fry then

in a heavy frying pan. Whatever the choice, cut the cooled panisses

into 3/8 " (1cm) wide strips, drop them gently into very hot oil, and

cook swiftly on both sides until lightly browned. Drain on a generous

amount of kitchen paper.

 

Description:

" Little puffs made from chickpea flour "

Source:

" rec.food.veg.cooking - 06 Jun 2001 "

S(Formatted by):

" N. Braswell - 11-08-01 "

Start to Finish Time:

" 2:00 "

T(Cooking time):

" 0:08 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 181 Calories; 4g Fat (18.8%

calories from fat); 11g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber;

0mg Cholesterol; 35mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean

Meat; 0 Fat.

 

Serving Ideas : Serve with just salt or with some slices of roasted

peppers, red onions, capers, basil and olive oil.

 

NOTES : Called La Panissa, in the Niçoise tongue. Panisses are

special because the extraordinarily creamy texture of these magic

little hot puffs is made from nothing more than chickpea flour,

water, salt and pepper. The only real effort involved may come from

having to track down this sometimes elusive flour. The making is as

easy as it gets. Redolent of a fine, savoury custard, they are very,

very good.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0

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