Ginger and blueberry pancakes with gochujang-glazed bacon and maple syrup

Heat the oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 3. To make the glazed bacon, line a baking tray with baking paper and then scoop the gochujang into a bowl, pour the maple syrup over the top and stir until well combined. Dip each piece of bacon into the glaze, or paint on both sides using a pastry brush, then lay it in a single layer on the baking tray. Scatter over the sesame seeds, if using. Put the trays in the oven for 20-30 mins, turning halfway, until darkly caramelised. It will be soft and sticky but will crisp up as it cools. Remove from the oven.

To make the pancakes, combine the flours, baking powder, spices, sugar and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Measure the milk into a jug and whisk in the eggs, followed by the yogurt. Pour this slowly over the dry ingredients and whisk to form a smooth batter. Mix in the melted butter, then gently stir in the blueberries.

Heat a little oil in a large non-stick frying pan or pancake pan, and melt in a knob of butter over a medium heat. Drop in a ladleful of the batter and cook for 2 mins until bubbles start to appear and it comes away from the pan, then flip over and continue cooking for 1-2 mins more until cooked through. Remove to a warm heatproof plate and keep in a low oven while you make the rest of the pancakes. Serve in a stack with the bacon on top and more maple syrup drizzled over.