Gibraltar Calentita
A savoury Gibraltarian chickpea-flour bake, cooked until firm and golden. Makes 8 servings.
Calentita is a baked preparation made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt and pepper. The batter rests before being baked in a hot dish, then is served cut into squares.
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Method
- 01
Mix and rest
Whisk the chickpea flour, salt and pepper with the water until evenly combined. Cover and leave to rest for at least 2 hours. If resting for longer than 2 hours, keep it in the refrigerator.
Ready to continue when: The mixture is uniform and has rested for at least 2 hours.
- 02
Heat the baking dish
Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Pour the olive oil into the bottom of an ovenproof dish and spread it to coat the base. Put the dish in the oven as it heats, until hot.
Temperature: 200 °C / 392 °FReady to continue when: The oven reaches 200 °C and the dish is hot, with its base coated in oil.
- 03
Bake the calentita
Carefully pour the rested mixture into the hot dish. Bake at 200 °C for 55–60 minutes, until the top is golden and the calentita feels firm.
Temperature: 200 °C / 392 °FReady to continue when: The top is golden and the calentita feels firm to the touch.
60 min - 04
Cut and serve
Remove the dish from the oven, cut the calentita into squares and serve hot.
Ready to continue when: The calentita is cut into squares and ready to serve.
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Sources and review
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