Tawa (Flat Griddle)
パンを焼き、肉を揚げる！バングラ屋台の熱狂の舞台
Description
A flat or slightly concave circular iron griddle. Used in homes for roasting Chapati, and scaled up in street stalls to shallow-fry Chicken Chaap in oil.
Classification: Griddle
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How to use
Ingredients
- Iron
Instructions
- (Prep) Homes use it dry for bread (Ruti). Stalls flood it with oil to shallow-fry meats and eggs.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Frying pan, Hot plate
Pairing
Chapati / Chicken Chaap
Trivia
[Difference] India uses it for bread, but Dhaka stalls' junk-food style of 'oil-boiling meats on a giant Tawa' is highly characteristic.
Eating tips & etiquette
Well-used Tawas are seasoned pitch black, imparting a unique 'smoky iron flavor' to street food.
Allergen
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