Sicilian Panelle
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Soak the chickpeas in water.
- 2Drain the soaked chickpeas.
- 3Add the drained chickpeas to a blender or food processor.
- 4Add water to the chickpeas in the blender.
- 5Blend the chickpeas until smooth.
- 6Pour the blended chickpea mixture into a pot.
- 7Add salt to the mixture.
- 8Whisk the mixture to combine.
- 9Add chopped parsley to the mixture.
- 10Whisk again to incorporate the parsley.
- 11Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper using a spatula.
- 12Once cooled, cut the solidified chickpea mixture into squares.
- 13Deep fry the squares in hot oil until golden brown.
- 14Remove the fried panelle using a slotted spoon.
- 15Slice the panelle for serving.
- 16Prepare the gremolata by adding salt, red pepper, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil to a food processor and blending.
- 17Place the panelle on a bread roll.
- 18Squeeze lemon juice over the panelle.
- 19Spoon the gremolata over the panelle.
- 20Place the top bun on the panelle.
Ingredients
- chickpeas
- water
- salt
- parsley
- lemon juice
- gremolata
- red pepper
- garlic
- lemon zest
- olive oil
- bread
Equipment
glass bowlstrainerblenderpotwhiskbaking sheetspatulaknifefrying panslotted spoongrater
Tips
- Add all the liquid to the pan when heating the chickpea mixture; the protein will firm up as it heats.