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Taiyaki

Taiyaki

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

28 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

240 kcalper person
Protein 6g
Carbs 46g
Fats 4g

About this dish

A crisp, fish-shaped cake with a thin golden shell and a warm pocket of sweet red bean paste at its centre, cooked in a hinged mould over direct heat. Popular from Japanese street stalls for exactly the reason it looks fun to eat.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten, Eggs

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dairy & Eggs

  • Eggs1
  • Milk180 ml

Tins & Jars

  • Ready-made red bean paste200 g

Dried Goods

  • Plain flour150 g
  • Caster sugar40 g
  • Baking powder5 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oilfor greasing10 ml

Utensils

  • Mixing bowl
  • Taiyaki 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 until you have a smooth, pourable batter.

Approx. 4 minutes
3

Lightly oil a taiyaki pan and set it over medium heat on the hob.

Approx. 2 minutes
4

Spoon batter into one side of each fish mould, add a spoonful of red bean paste, then top with more batter to cover and close the pan.

Approx. 10 minutes
5

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

Approx. 6 minutes
6

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

Approx. 3 minutes