Panisse recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Panisse Recipe

Inspired by Paris Dining Club
Time40m
Serves4

Panisse came to the South of France from Italian workers of the Piedmont and Liguria regions. The chickpea fries have a light crisp exterior and a custardy center. Psst. They’re also gluten free.

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Ingredients

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Panisse Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

1

Prepare the Chickpea Mixture

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Gradually whisk in the chickpea flour, salt, and olive oil until combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

2

Add Seasoning

Stir in black pepper and any fresh herbs if using. Mix well to combine.

3

Cool the Mixture

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish (approximately 8x8 inches). Spread it out evenly and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.

4

Cut into Fries

Once firm, remove the panisse from the baking dish and cut it into sticks or desired shapes.

5

Fry the Panisse

In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the panisse pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

6

Serve

Serve warm, optionally with a dipping sauce of your choice.

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