
Tomato Farinata with Eggplants
Tomato farinata with eggplants is a tasty alternative to the classic dish from Genoese tradition. The secret lies in adding tomato purée to the batter, giving the farinata a more intense and flavorful taste.
Made with Tomato puree
Mutti® Tomato Puree (Passata) is sun-ripened 100% Italian tomatoes transformed into sweet velvety puree with just a touch of Mediterranean sea salt. After eliminating the skin and seeds, the tomatoes are pureed to achieve a smooth, luxurious texture while maintaining their bright red color and naturally sweet flavor. Fantastic in marinara sauce, tomato soup, or even a Bloody Mary.
Ingredients
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1
cup
chickpea flour
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1 2/3
cups
water
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2/3
cup
Tomato Puree
(Passata)
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1/4
cup
extra virgin olive oil
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3/4
teaspoon
salt
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1
medium size
eggplant
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As needed: plant-based stracchino-style cheese
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As needed: fresh basil
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Tomato Farinata with Eggplants: Method
- In a tall mixing jug, combine the water and tomato purée and mix well.
- In a large bowl, add the chickpea flour and the water-tomato mixture. Whisk thoroughly until you obtain a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Skim off any foam that has formed on the surface using a spoon, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least two hours.
- After the resting time, skim off any new foam that may have formed and mix the batter well with a whisk.
- While the batter is resting, prepare the eggplants. Dice them and sauté in a pan with a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil for 5–10 minutes, or until they are soft.
- Once cooked, set them aside and let them cool completely.
- Line a 12x16 in baking tray with parchment paper and generously grease it with extra virgin olive oil. Pour the batter onto the tray and spread it evenly.
- Top the tomato farinata with the previously cooked eggplants and bake in a preheated static oven at 450°F (230°C) on the lowest rack for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, move the farinata to the highest rack of the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Finally, complete the baking by placing it in the center of the oven for the last 5 minutes.
- The farinata is ready when the edges appear slightly charred.
- Once baked, remove the tomato farinata from the oven, slice it, and top it with dollops of plant-based stracchino cheese and fresh basil leaves.