Dorayaki

Two fluffy honey pancakes sandwiched together with a generous filling of sweet azuki red bean paste.

Ingredients

• 400g sushi-grade tuna
• 1 cup nori sheets
• a handful of grated fresh ginger
• 2 tsp wasabi paste
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 cup napa cabbage, sliced
• a handful of fresh chives, chopped
• a drizzle of mirin
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 tsp shichimi togarashi
• 200g shiitake mushrooms

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven (or set up your steamer or frying station) and lightly grease your pan or molds with neutral vegetable oil.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the ramen noodles and cracked black pepper until evenly combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, blend the soy sauce with the water until smooth and well incorporated.

4. 4

   Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, taking care not to overmix.

5. 5

   Transfer everything to your prepared pan or molds and cook — bake, steam, chill, or fry — until set, about 20 mins.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat and let it cool completely; this helps the texture firm up perfectly.

7. 7

   Garnish with chives or a dusting of sake.

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