Flat Iron Griddle (Teppan)
カンカンカンッ！ヘラが踊る、台湾の朝食と夜市を支える巨大な平鍋（鉄板）
Description
A giant flat square iron griddle for frying Danbing (Taiwanese crepe), Luobo Gao (Radish Cake), and O-a-jian (Oyster Omelet). Installed at storefronts of stalls and breakfast shops.
Classification: For Adults,Griddles/Pans,Heart of Breakfast Shops and Night Markets
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How to use
Ingredients
- Cast iron
- or Ultra-thick stainless steel
Instructions
- [Usage Secret]
- [High-speed Danbing Frying] Oil the hot griddle, spread crepe batter. Crack an egg, top with scallions/cheese, fold instantly with two metal spatulas, and cut.
- [Oyster Omelet] Sauté oysters/veg, boldly pour starch batter. Use the wide area to fry edges crispy and center chewy.
- The griddle edges have lower temp, used as a keep-warm space for finished items.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Savory smell of oil and batter frying on iron
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Electric hot plate or large flat-bottomed frying pan
Pairing
Danbing, Radish Cake, Oyster Omelet, Congzhua Bing
Trivia
[For Adults] The cooking utensil symbolizing Taiwan's breakfast culture. Upon ordering, staff bake batter and wrap ingredients on this giant griddle at blinding speed. If the wok is the 'Star of the Night (Re Chao)', this flat griddle is the 'Star of the Morning'. Always oil-coated, so ingredients never stick—a pro tool.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Stand next to the griddle, waiting for your order while enjoying the live performance of the auntie quickly flipping Radish Cake with spatulas making 'Clank! Clank!' sounds!
Allergen
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