Cheddar Waffles with Broccoli Smash & Jammy Eggs

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• 500 g broccoli, in florets
• 100 g sharp cheddar, grated
• 180 g ricotta
• 8 piece eggs, 4 for batter), 4 boiled
• 180 g plain flour
• 100 g cornmeal
• 8 g baking powder
• 2 g bicarbonate of soda
• 340 g buttermilk
• 84 g unsalted butter, melted
• 4 piece scallions, sliced
• 4 piece radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 piece lemon, zested and juiced
• 40 g honey
• 1 g chilli flakes
• 3 g Dijon mustard
• 1 piece garlic clove, grated
• 42 g olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Method

1. 1

   Boil 4 eggs for 7 minutes, cool, peel and halve.

2. 2

   Char the broccoli in a hot pan with a little oil until crisp-tender, 8–10 minutes.

3. 3

   Pulse most of the broccoli with the ricotta, lemon zest and juice, Dijon, garlic and seasoning into a textured smash.

4. 4

   Whisk the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and seasoning. Separately whisk the remaining eggs, buttermilk and melted butter, then stir in the cheddar and scallions.

5. 5

   Fold wet into dry and cook in a hot waffle iron until deep golden and crisp.

6. 6

   Top the waffles with the broccoli smash, jammy eggs, pickled radish and a drizzle of chilli honey.