My husband and I absolutely love the chickpea frittata at Go Get Em Tiger. We've tried to replicate it at home at least 10 times but it's never the same. The GGET version is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and the veggies have the perfect flavor. Can you find out the recipe and technique for how to make this come out so perfect?
_ Lisa Ruben Rosenblum, Los Angeles
Turns out, this (vegan!) frittata contains just five ingredients: chickpea flour, shallots, kale, tomatoes and olive oil.
Mostly, it requires a little patience. Anyone can nail the basic techniques _ caramelizing vegetables, whisking batter, searing baked frittata slices _ but this dish takes time to mimic the taste and texture of a custardy frittata without any eggs.
Shallots caramelize slowly so they sweeten and soften without burning. After kale wilts in the skillet, tomatoes get a turn so they stay plump. The vegetables alone nearly fill the loaf pan, which is why this frittata packs so much flavor. What binds it all together is a chickpea batter that needs a long bake in the oven to firm and an overnight chill to set and mellow to an egg-like taste.
That wait is worth it. The next morning _ and after that too _ the cold loaf slices easily into neat golden squares dotted with tomatoes. Seared in hot oil, each piece becomes crackly on the outside and tender within. It's delicious on its own or with a green side salad or toast.
