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Imagawayaki

Imagawayaki

Japanese
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28 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

28 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

250 kcalper person
Protein 6g
Carbs 48g
Fats 5g

About this dish

A round, griddled cake of soft pancake batter with a hidden centre of sweet red bean paste, cooked in a hinged mould so both sides turn evenly golden. A festival-stall classic sold hot and eaten straight away.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten, Eggs

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dairy & Eggs

  • Eggs1
  • Milk200 ml

Tins & Jars

  • Ready-made red bean paste240 g

Dried Goods

  • Plain flour180 g
  • Caster sugar60 g
  • Baking powder6 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oilfor greasing10 ml

Utensils

  • Mixing bowl
  • Imagawayaki pan
  • Wire rack

Method

1

Whisk the flour, sugar and baking powder together in a mixing bowl.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Whisk in the egg and milk to a smooth batter.

Approx. 4 minutes
3

Lightly oil the imagawayaki pan and set it over medium heat.

Approx. 2 minutes
4

Spoon batter into the base of each mould, add a spoonful of red bean paste, then top with more batter and close the pan.

Approx. 10 minutes
5

Cook for 3 minutes on each side, turning the pan over, until golden and cooked through.

Approx. 6 minutes
6

Lift out and cool briefly on a wire rack before serving warm.

Approx. 3 minutes