Fainá
Fainá from Argentina.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Rest
- 6 hr
- Total
- 6 hr 40 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Fainá is listed as side from Argentina. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
5 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Chickpea flour200 g
- Water600 ml
- Olive oil59 ml
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Prepare the Batter: Whisk together chickpea flour, water, salt, and pepper. Let sit for at least 4 hours. Bake: Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F). Pour olive oil into a round baking dish and heat in the oven. Pour in the batter and bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden. Serve: Slice and serve hot, optionally with black pepper on top. Pro Tips:
270 min
Step 2
Let the batter rest for at least 2 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator, to ensure the chickpea flour fully hydrates and the flavors meld. For a crispy edge, preheat the baking pan with oil in the oven before adding the batter.
120 min
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 328 kcal
- Protein
- 11.8 g
- Carbs
- 30.5 g
- Fat
- 17.3 g
- Saturated fat
- 2.2 g
- Fibre
- 5.6 g
- Sugar
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 526 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- No major allergens flagged in the structured ingredients.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 13 November.
Substitutions
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)
Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Fainá take?
6 hr 40 min all in — 10 min prep, 30 min cook, 6 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Oven, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
What can I use instead?
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Let the batter rest for at least 2 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator, to ensure the chickpea flour fully hydrates and the flavors meld. For a crispy edge, preheat the baking pan with oil in the oven before adding the batter.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.