What You Need to Know
A flattop grill is a cooking appliance that resembles a griddle but performs differently because the heating element is circular rather than straight. This heating technology creates an extremely hot and even cooking surface, as heat spreads in a radial fashion over the surface. Flattop grills have been around for hundreds of years in various forms and evolved in a number of cultures.
Steps
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Teppanyaki (Japan): High-heat searing while maintaining moisture in proteins
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Philadelphia cheesesteak (United States): Simultaneous meat cooking and cheese melting
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Turkish sac tava (Turkey): Even heat distribution for vegetable-heavy dishes