Scallion and Guanciale Waffles – Volpi Foods

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar (a.k.a. Chinkiang vinegar) or rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallions
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon finely grated or minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon finely grated or minced garlic
• 1 small red chile (such as Fresno), thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/4 pound sliced Guanciale , coarsely chopped
• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1¾ cups milk
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for brushing the griddle
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 cup thinly sliced scallions (from about 4 scallions)
• waffle maker
• handheld mixer (optional)