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Crespelle with chickpea flour: the protein recipe – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

The crepes I’m a passepartout in the kitchen. They go well with any ingredient: breakfast, lunch or dinner. But have you ever tried the crepes with chickpea flour? This particular flour makes them suitable for anyone: celiacs, vegans, intolerants to eggs or lactose, and also to those who follow a specific diet. In particular they are suitable for athletes, who need protein foods after physical effort.

Chickpea flour: a concentrate of proteins

Chickpea flour is a highly protein food: 100 g of chickpea flour, in fact, contains approximately 21 grams of protein, compared to the 10 grams of 00 flour that is traditionally used to prepare crepes: more than double. The contribution of essential amino acids is also very interesting: however, as with all other legumes, it is useful to combine them with a portion of cereals that complete the protein profile of the meal

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Crespelle with chickpea flour: the recipe

Ingredients

120 g of chickpea flour
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
270 ml of water
seed oil
2 g of salt (1 if you fill them with sweet ingredients)

Method

In a bowl, pour the chickpea flour and add oil, salt and pepper. Mix vigorously with a whisk until you obtain a fairly liquid batter.
Grease a non-stick pan and heat it, pour a ladle of batter and allow it to expand until it forms a circumference.
Cook the crepe on both sides, moving it to a plate when cooked and proceed with the others until you run out of batter. Now they are ready to be stuffed: take a look at our gallery to find out how.

How to fill crepes with chickpea flour

Once cooked, the crepes made with chickpea flour can be filled as you like, with savory but also sweet ingredients, why not. Browse our gallery: here we give you some straight to make them truly delicious and play with your imagination to enjoy them in ever new ways.

Crespelle recipe: the basic recipe – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

Sweet or savory, closed in four or roll upthe crepes they are always a delicacy.

There basic dough recipe it includes milk, flour, butter, eggs and salt, ingredients that we almost always have at home and that are suitable mixed all together with a spoon and a whisk. Nothing easier and faster.

Once you get one homogeneous batter without lumps, the beauty is giving shape to the crepe. You need a ladle, a non-stick pan and a little skill in flipping the crepe to cook it on both sides and get a round and thin disc.

The crepes can be filled with savory ingredients with a filling made from ham and vegetables or of cheeses or again of mushrooms and then cook baked with the addition of bechamel for enveloping first courses; cocoa, hazelnut and pistachio jams and spreads, but also ice-cream instead they are ideal for Crepes sweet and super delicious.

from the heart of Calabria to your table – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

The history of Calabrian Christmas crepes has its roots in ancient local traditions, which celebrate Christmas by enriching the table with authentic and original flavours. The recipe, handed down from generation to generation, represents the essence of local cuisine, combining quality ingredients with a meticulous preparation process. The combination of flavors offered by original recipe it is a perfect balance between the delicacy of the crepe and the richness of the filling.

There crepe itself, made with a mixture of flour, eggs and milk, has a soft and light consistency. The filling, made with local ingredients (sheep’s ricotta, spicy Calabrian salami, black pepper and aged pecorino), creates a mix of intense flavors that capture the authenticity of Calabrian cuisine. The ideal time to bring this dish to the table coincides with the Christmas and New Year holidays, when families gather to share meaningful meals. The dish is placed at the center of a laid table, helping to create an atmosphere of warmth and tradition. Its symbolic presence represents the continuity of culinary practices passed down over time, a celebration of regional identity and a tribute to the rich Calabrian gastronomic culture. The preparation of Calabrian Christmas crepes, according to the original recipe, although detailed, it can be considered accessible, requiring a certain skill in preparing both the dough and the filling. The final cooking, which gives perfect browning to this dish, is the last step to guarantee an excellent culinary result. Pamper your guests with these delicious ones Calabrian Christmas crepes and share the joy of the celebration with them!