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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of an appetizer prepared with chickpea flour, salt, rosemary, apple cider vinegar, mustard, sunflower oil, anchovies, capers, pepper, turmeric

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 200 g (about 7 oz / 1⅔ cups) chickpea flour
• 400 ml (about 1⅔ cups / 13.5 fl oz) water
• Salt and rosemary, to taste

For the vegetable mayonnaise:

• 50 ml (about 3 tbsp) chickpea cooking water (aquafaba)
• 10 ml (about 2 tsp) apple cider vinegar
• 10 g (about 2 tsp) mustard (≈ 1 tablespoon)
• 100 ml (about ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) sunflower oil
• 50 g (about 1.75 oz / ⅓ cup) drained anchovies in oil
• 50 g (about 1.75 oz / ¼ cup) capers
• 1 tablespoon turmeric and a pinch of black pepper (optional)

Method

In a bowl, mix the chickpea flour with the water and a pinch of salt.

Pour into a baking dish covered with parchment paper and sprinkle with plenty of rosemary and coarse salt.

Bake at 200 degrees for about 20 minutes.

In the meantime, prepare the vegetable mayonnaise: in a long, narrow glass, begin to blend the cooking water of the chickpeas with the vinegar, a tablespoon of mustard and turmeric and pepper if desired.

Pour in the sunflower oil while continuing to blend with small movements from the bottom to the top

Once ready, store in the refrigerator.

When the chickpea farinata is well cooked, let it cool and cut it into wedges. Season each wedge with vegetable mayonnaise, an Alice fillet and a few capers and serve.

Allergens

Apple cider vinegar: not recommended in case of individual intolerance to apples or cross-reactivity in case of sensitivity to birch, it is used to relieve symptoms of allergies.

Anchovies or anchovies: fish products included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Capers: ability to counteract the symptoms of allergies

Turmeric: possible, albeit rare, cases of hypersensitivity or allergy to its components

Chickpea flour: contains proteins that can trigger allergic reactions in some individuals

Sunflower oil: possible reactions in case of allergy to plants belonging to the Asteraceae family, such as ragweed, chrysanthemum and daisy

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Rosemary: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Mustard: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Apple cider vinegar: provides minerals such as phosphorus, sulfur, iron, magnesium and especially calcium, essential for strengthening the heart and immune defenses

Anchovies: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and has a high content of omega 3 fatty acids, which inhibit platelet aggregation (cardiovascular risk factor). Useful for liver function due to the supply of zinc, selenium and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory

Capers: source of antioxidants capable of supporting the immune system, of rutin that strengthens capillaries and inhibits the formation of platelet aggregates, promoting the functionality of the cardiovascular system.

Turmeric: has anti-inflammatory properties, facilitates digestion and stimulates the immune system

Chickpea flour: it provides factors that promote the functionality of the immune system and regulates blood sugar and due to the content of mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants, it acts to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants.

Sunflower oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Useful for liver function for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Rosemary: rich in principles favorable to kidney function (stimulate diuresis), the cardiovascular system by promoting sweating and liver function by promoting bile secretion.

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Mustard: able to strengthen the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

Safety / Intended use

Product that can also be used in the case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Constipation

Not recommended in case of:

• Nausea – vomiting
• Constipation with meteorism
• Diarrhea
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity)