Garantita (Algerian Chickpea Flour Dish)

A staple of Algerian street food, Garantita, also known as Karantika or Calentica, is a delightful, gluten-free dish made primarily with chickpea flour. This economical snack transforms into a hearty sandwich when served in a fresh baguette with spicy harissa and earthy cumin, offering a taste of Algeria in every bite.

Ingredients

🌾 150g chickpea flour, generic
🥚 1 egg, generic
🌻 55ml neutral oil, generic
🥛 250ml cold milk, generic
💧 500ml cold water, generic
🧂 Salt, generic
🌶️ Pepper, generic
🌿 Cumin powder, generic
🌶️ Harissa, Le Phare du Cap Bon
🥖 1 baguette, generic

Instructions

1- Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).

2- Prepare the Batter:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine 150g of chickpea flour with salt, pepper, and cumin powder.
• Add the egg, 250ml of cold milk, and 55ml of neutral oil to the dry ingredients.
• Using a Seb brand hand mixer, beat the mixture until combined.
• Gradually add 500ml of cold water while continuing to beat until you achieve a smooth and homogeneous batter.

3- Bake the Garantita:

• Pour the batter into a rectangular metallic baking dish.
• Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes until the surface is golden brown but still slightly wobbly.

4- Cool and Assemble:

• Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the Garantita cool for a few minutes.
• Slice the baguette open and spread a generous amount of Le Phare du Cap Bon harissa on one side.
• Cut the Garantita into portions and place them inside the baguette.
• Optionally, add an extra sprinkle of cumin powder over the Garantita before closing the sandwich.

5- Serve:

• Serve hot or warm, either directly from the baking dish with a spoon or as a sandwich.

Prep Time: Not specified
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: Not specified
Servings: Approximately 4 servings
Equipment: Seb brand hand mixer, White plastic mixing bowl, Rectangular metallic baking dish, Black silicone spatula, Small knife for spreading harissa, Red serving basket (optional for presentation)

Cooking Tips

• Do not overcook the Garantita to maintain its moist texture.
• The Garantita should have a golden surface with a slight wobble when cooked properly.
• For a larger batch, double the ingredient quantities.

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Garantita (Algerian Chickpea Flour Dish)