Production method of savory pancake

Abstract

To provide a savory pancake which meets and arouses customer's potential needs by spreading a style of eating the savory pancake in one hand.SOLUTION: A production method of a savory pancake 9 capable of eating in one hand includes: pasting a full-sized toasted sea weed 4 on one side of a savory pancake formed and baked into a size scale of a full-sized toasted sea weed 4 by thinly coating with a seasoning liquid 3; turning it back; coating the turned savory pancake with the seasoning liquid 3; folding the savory pancake 5 at a center part so as to be a surface coated with the seasoning liquid 3 inside; and vertically cutting the folded savory pancake 5 into a plurality of pieces in a longitudinal direction to produce a plurality of pieces at one time.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an okonomiyaki that can be eaten with one hand, a method for producing the okonomiyaki, and a method for providing the okonomiyaki. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, one type of okonomiyaki that can be eaten with one hand is okonomiyaki that is shaped and baked by wrapping a fixed skewer body (see Patent Document 1), or okonomiyaki that is shaped like an onigiri rice ball and wrapped in nori seaweed (see Patent Document 2). The okonomiyaki that is shaped and baked by wrapping a fixed skewer body in Patent Document 1 is manufactured using a dedicated manufacturing device. Also, the onigiri-shaped okonomiyaki in Patent Document 2 is manufactured by shaping and baking each one individually and wrapping them in nori seaweed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4594210

[0004] [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3076002 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Originally, okonomiyaki was positioned as a convenient food along with takoyaki, hot dogs, and yakitori, but it is less commonly seen than other snack foods at festival stalls, event venues, stadiums, and other outdoor locations. This is due to the time-consuming manufacturing process for each piece, as well as the need for a plate and chopsticks to eat it.

[0006] As mentioned above, the okonomiyaki that is shaped and baked by wrapping the skewer-shaped fixed body requires special manufacturing equipment to be manufactured. For example, even if one wanted to enter the okonomiyaki business, the initial investment required to install the manufacturing equipment would be large, which is likely to be a barrier to expanding the business.

[0007] The rice ball-shaped okonomiyaki is not suitable for mass production because it is produced through the process of forming each one individually, baking it, wrapping it in seaweed, and then wrapping it in film.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to respond to and stimulate the potential needs of customers by popularizing the style of eating okonomiyaki by holding it in one hand. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a method for producing okonomiyaki that can be eaten by holding it in one hand, the produced okonomiyaki, and a method for serving the same.

[0010] Okonomiyaki that can be held and eaten with one hand can be produced without using any special manufacturing equipment by adding the following innovation to the shaping method: Form the okonomiyaki to the size of a roasted nori mold, coat one side of the baked okonomiyaki with a thin layer of seasoning liquid, attach the roasted nori mold to it, turn it over, coat the turned-over okonomiyaki with seasoning liquid, fold the okonomiyaki down the center with the side that has been coated inward, and divide the folded okonomiyaki vertically in the lengthwise direction into several pieces, making it possible to produce several okonomiyaki that can be held and eaten with one hand at once.

[0011] In the above-mentioned manufacturing method, by changing some steps, okonomiyaki with a different appearance that can be held and eaten with one hand is manufactured. The manufacturing method involves forming the okonomiyaki into the size of a roasted nori mold, applying a thin layer of seasoning liquid to one side of the roasted nori mold, attaching the roasted nori mold to it, further applying seasoning liquid to the roasted nori mold, folding the okonomiyaki in the center with the side that has been coated with seasoning liquid inward, and dividing the folded okonomiyaki into several pieces vertically in the longitudinal direction, thereby manufacturing several okonomiyaki that can be held and eaten with one hand at a time.

[0012] The okonomiyaki produced by the above two methods is flash-frozen and vacuum-packed to produce a frozen okonomiyaki.

[0013] The method for providing the vacuum-packed frozen okonomiyaki to a customer comprises the steps of opening the vacuum-packed frozen okonomiyaki taken out of the refrigerator, placing it on a plate, lightly covering it with wrapping film, and cooking it in a microwave oven, removing the cooked okonomiyaki from the microwave oven and placing it in a warming machine, and removing one of the divided okonomiyaki pieces from the warming machine and providing it to the customer, characterized in that by going through these steps, multiple okonomiyaki that can be held and eaten in one hand can be provided per step. Effect of the Invention

[0014] This invention overcomes the problems of the conventional manufacturing method and ease of eating, and is expected to be positioned as a new type of snack at stadiums and event venues, which has never been seen before, and is expected to encourage new entrants such as food trucks. In addition, food that can be eaten with one hand, so-called one-handed food, is a style that is widely popular among foreigners, and by addressing the black appearance that foreigners tend to shy away from, there are high expectations for inbound demand, which will increase even more in the future, with the Osaka Expo just two years away. In addition, the method of providing okonomiyaki that can be eaten with one hand requires equipment such as a refrigerator, microwave oven, and warmer, but all of these are already installed in convenience stores, and even if new entrants other than convenience stores are considered, all of these are relatively inexpensive equipment that can be introduced, so the barrier to introduction is not high. In addition, the amount provided will be a portion of one serving of okonomiyaki at the manufacturing stage, so the amount per serving will be reduced, but what is required for outdoor eating situations such as festival stalls, event venues, and stadiums is ease of eating and portability rather than quantity, and it is assumed that there is a high possibility that the desires of the customers who buy the okonomiyaki will be satisfied. In addition, this invention makes it easier to transport okonomiyaki that can be eaten with one hand from the manufacturing site to the serving site, which has the potential for widespread distribution, and since the effort required at the serving site is kept to a minimum, it is also very convenient for the provider. [Brief description of the drawings] [Figure 1] This is a diagram showing the first stage of the manufacturing process for cooking okonomiyaki that can be eaten with one hand. [Diagram 2] This is a diagram showing the second stage of the manufacturing process for cooking okonomiyaki that can be held and eaten with one hand. [Diagram 3] This is a diagram showing the third stage of the manufacturing process for cooking okonomiyaki that can be held and eaten with one hand. [Figure 4] This is a diagram showing multiple okonomiyaki pieces that can be held and eaten with one hand, with the front and back turned upside down. [Diagram 5] This is a diagram showing the flow for producing frozen okonomiyaki by quickly freezing and vacuum packaging multiple okonomiyaki pieces that can be eaten with one hand. [Figure 6]FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the serving flow of okonomiyaki that can be eaten with one hand. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] The manufacturing method of the okonomiyaki that can be eaten with one hand according to the present invention is the same as that of a normal okonomiyaki, with flour, water, eggs and seasonings mixed into the batter, vegetables added and mixed, and ingredients such as meat and seafood added, then cooked on a hot plate. At this time, okonomiyaki 1 is formed on the hot plate to the size of a roasted nori mold (21 cm x 19 cm) as shown in Figure 1. After checking that it is cooked, a thin layer of seasoning liquid 3 is applied to one side of the cooked okonomiyaki 2 as shown in Figure 2, a roasted nori mold 4 is attached thereto, and it is then turned over. Next, as shown in Figure 3, seasoning liquid 3 is evenly spread on the inverted okonomiyaki, and a spatula 6 is pressed against the center of okonomiyaki 5 to draw a line for folding. Using this as a guide, the bottom of the okonomiyaki (the iron plate side, the side where the roasted nori mold is attached) is lifted and folded in half, and then it is cut vertically into multiple pieces (6 equal pieces in this case) lengthwise with knife 7, thereby producing multiple cut okonomiyaki 8, that is, multiple okonomiyaki 9 that can be held and eaten with one hand.

[0016] (A variation of okonomiyaki that can be eaten with one hand) In the present invention, the okonomiyaki that can be eaten with one hand produced by the above method has a roasted nori sheet attached to the outside, and because it looks black, it has an appearance that tends to be disliked by foreigners. In order to solve this problem, the above production method is partially modified. After cooking, a thin layer of seasoning liquid 3 is applied, and a roasted nori sheet 4 is attached to it. Without turning it over, seasoning liquid 3 is applied evenly to the surface to which the roasted nori sheet 4 is attached, and the surface to which the seasoning liquid 3 is applied is pressed against the center of the okonomiyaki 5 with a spatula 6 on the inside to add a line for folding. Using this as a guide, the bottom of the okonomiyaki (the iron plate side, the side to which the roasted nori sheet is not attached) is raised and folded in half, and then cut into multiple pieces (here, 6 equal pieces) vertically in the longitudinal direction with a knife 7. This produces an okonomiyaki 10 with the roasted nori sheet folded inward, which is upside down, as shown in Figure 4, and the appearance is eliminated by making it in the form of a California roll.

[0017] The okonomiyaki that can be eaten with one hand produced in this invention is already cut into several pieces during the production stage, and as shown in Figure 5, these are quickly frozen in a quick freezer, and the quickly frozen okonomiyaki 11 is vacuum-packed in a vacuum packaging machine 12. This extends the expiration date, improves transportability, and enables widespread distribution. Also, packaging the okonomiyaki in a state where it is already cut into several equal pieces reduces the labor required after opening and cooking.

[0018] A method for serving okonomiyaki that can be eaten with one hand according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. [1] Remove the vacuum-packed frozen okonomiyaki 13 from the freezer 14. [2] Open the vacuum-packed bag 15 and transfer the frozen okonomiyaki to a plate 16. [3] Cover [2] with wrapping film 17. Put [4] and [3] into the microwave oven 18 and cook (approximately 8 minutes at 600W, approximately 10 minutes at 500W). [5] After the okonomiyaki has been cooked in the microwave, the okonomiyaki 19 that can be eaten with one hand are taken out and arranged in the warmer 20, and the okonomiyaki are waited for orders from customers. [6] Once an order is received, remove one slice of okonomiyaki that can be held with one hand from the warmer, wrap it in greaseproof paper or similar, and serve it. [Explanation of symbols]

[0019] 1. Plan view of the formed okonomiyaki 2. Cooked okonomiyaki 3 Seasoning liquid 4. Roasted seaweed, whole type 5. Okonomiyaki with a whole sheet of roasted seaweed 6 Iron 7. Knife 8 Okonomiyaki cut into multiple pieces 9. Okonomiyaki that can be held and eaten with one hand 10. Okonomiyaki turned upside down 11 Quick-frozen okonomiyaki 12 Vacuum packaging machine 13 Vacuum-packed frozen okonomiyaki 14 Freezer 15 Vacuum-packed bag after opening 16 plates 17 Wrapping film 18 Microwave 19 Okonomiyaki after microwave cooking 20 Heater 21 Okonomiyaki that can be eaten with one hand

Claims

1. This method for producing okonomiyaki that can be held and eaten with one hand includes forming the okonomiyaki into the size of a roasted nori mold, applying a thin layer of seasoning liquid to one side of the roasted okonomiyaki, attaching the roasted nori mold, turning it over, applying seasoning liquid to the turned-over okonomiyaki, folding the okonomiyaki at the center with the side that has been coated with the seasoning liquid inside, and dividing the folded okonomiyaki into several pieces vertically in the longitudinal direction, thereby producing a plurality of pieces at once.

2. This method for producing okonomiyaki that can be held and eaten with one hand includes forming the okonomiyaki into the size of a roasted nori mold, applying a thin layer of seasoning liquid to one side of the roasted okonomiyaki, attaching the roasted nori mold, applying the seasoning liquid to the side where the roasted nori mold is attached without turning it over, folding the okonomiyaki at the center with the side where the seasoning liquid is applied inside, and dividing the folded okonomiyaki into several pieces vertically in the longitudinal direction, thereby producing a plurality of pieces at once.

3. 3. An okonomiyaki produced by the method for producing okonomiyaki according to claim 1 or 2, which is quick frozen and vacuum packed.

4. A method of serving okonomiyaki to customers as described in claim 3, comprising the steps of opening the vacuum-packed frozen okonomiyaki taken out of a refrigerator, placing it on a plate, lightly covering it with wrapping film and cooking it in a microwave oven, removing the cooked okonomiyaki from the microwave oven and placing it in a warming machine, and removing one of the divided okonomiyaki pieces from the warming machine and serving it to the customer, characterized in that by going through these steps, a plurality of divided okonomiyaki pieces that can be held and eaten in one hand can be provided per step.

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