Socca is a popular street food in Nice, France, and is often enjoyed as an appetizer with a glass of crisp rosé.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup (4 1/2 ounces) chickpea flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon za'tar (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Whisk the chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt together in a medium bowl.

Let rest for 30 minutes to give the flour time to absorb the water.

Set an oven rack 6 inches below your oven's broiler and heat to 450°F.

About 5 minutes before your batter's rest is complete, place a 10-inch cast iron skillet under the oven broiler element and turn the oven from 450°F to broil. Grease the pan.

Pour in batter and spread it around.

Broil until you see the top of the socca begin to blister and brown, 5 to 8 minutes