Chickpea Fries [V, GF]

By andreajayros

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 2 Tbs. safflower oil, divided
• 1 tsp. Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• Oil or cooking spray for pan

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from onegreenplanet.org

Preparation

Step 1

Bring the water to a boil in a medium sized saucepan. Add the chickpea flour slowly and stir until smooth. Add 1 Tbs. oil and spices and mix for another minute or two until it is thickened. Remove from the heat. Oil a small baking dish or casserole pan. Spread the chickpea batter into the pan evenly, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight until it is firm and solid.

Remove from the refrigerator. Loosen the edges with a butter knife or thin spatula. Turn the dish over while keeping one hand on the chickpea block and carefully let the block land on a cutting board. Cut the block into fries. You should get at least 16 fries depending on the size you cut them.

Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium high heat and cook the chickpea fries until they are browned and crispy on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined dish or cooling rack and sprinkle with Kosher salt. Serve with your favorite dip.