Kale and Pea Socca with Yoghurt Tahini Dressing
Recipe by Helen Tzouganatos
Ingredients:
Socca
1 cup besan (chickpea) flour
1 tsp sea salt flakes
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup water
¾ cup peas (fresh or frozen)
1 cup kale leaves, finely sliced
2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely sliced
2 tbsp mint leaves, finely sliced
1 spring onion, finely sliced
1 tsp lemon zest
Yoghurt Tahini Dressing
½ cup plain Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp lemon juice
Pinch sea salt and cracked pepper
To Garnish
Fresh coriander
Mint
Peas
Extra olive oil to fry
Method:
Place besan flour, salt and cumin in a bowl and stir to combine. Create a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, add oil and water and whisk to combine and make a smooth batter. Add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
Heat a non stick frypan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and then in batches cook socca by frying for a few minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
Whisk together yoghurt tahini dressing ingredients in a bowl. To serve, top each socca with dressing and garnish with extra herbs and peas.