Traditional French Socca

Name: Traditional French Socca
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpea flour; 1 cup water; 1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin

A simple and crispy chickpea flour pancake that makes for the perfect savory snack or light meal.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 French· July 18, 2026

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Prep

35 minutes

Cook

12 minutes

Total

47 minutes

Serves

If you have never tried socca, you are in for a real treat. It is a traditional street food from Nice, France, that consists of a savory pancake made from chickpea flour, olive oil, and water. The edges get wonderfully crispy while the middle stays soft and tender.

I love serving this because it uses simple pantry staples. My best tip is to let the batter rest for at least thirty minutes before cooking because this helps the flour hydrate for the perfect texture.

🧺 Ingredients

1 cup chickpea flour
1 cup water
1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 teaspoon ground cumin

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Whisk the chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin in a medium bowl until the batter is smooth.
2
Let the batter rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to ensure the best texture.
3
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit with a cast iron skillet inside so it gets nice and hot.
4
Carefully remove the hot skillet and add a generous drizzle of olive oil to coat the bottom.
5
Pour the batter into the skillet and tilt it to spread evenly.
6
Place the skillet back in the oven and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are crispy and brown.
7
Switch your oven to the broiler setting for a final minute to get golden spots on top.
8
Remove from the oven, slice into wedges, and serve warm.

💡 Tips

Serve these wedges warm with a sprinkle of extra black pepper or fresh herbs. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat them in a hot skillet to bring back that signature crunch.

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