Wasabi, Cheddar and Caramised Pancetta Waffle

Ingredients

Waffles

• 3 eggs
• 3 heaped teaspoons wasabi (or to taste)
• 11/2 cups milk
• 125g butter, melted and cooled
• 2 cups self raising flour
• 3/4 cup grated good quality cheddar, plus 100g extra for melted topping (optional)
• 3/4 cup good quality cheddar broken into chunks
• Pinch salt

Caramelized Soy Pancetta

• 8-10 slices good quality flat pancetta or proscuitto
• 1 heaped teaspoon icing sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Method

1. To make the caramelised soy pancetta; lay the pancetta on a sheet of baking paper. 
2. Mix together the icing sugar and soy until dissolved. Brush pancetta evenly with mixture. 
3. Cover with another sheet of baking paper and brown in a sandwich press for 1-2 minutes or line between two baking trays and bake in 180C oven for 10 minutes or until caramelized and crisp.
4. To make the waffles; Select CLASSIC setting and dial up 6 on browning control dial.
5. Preheat until orange light flashes up and the words “heating” disappear
6. Whisk together the eggs, wasabi, milk and butter in a bowl until well combined. 
7. Whisk in flour, and then add the cheddar; season with salt. Don’t be too concerned if the batter appears lumpy.
8. Using waffle dosing cup, pour ½ cup of batter into each waffle square. Close lid and cook until timer has finished and ready beep has sounded 3 times.
9. Turn browning control dial to setting 1. Sprinkle grated cheese over cooked waffles and close lid. Cook until timer has finished and ready beep has sounded 3 times.
10. Turn out the waffles, and serve immediately topped with the soy caramelized pancetta.