Taiyaki
Transport yourself to the bustling streets of Japan with this irresistible Taiyaki recipe, perfect for recreating the iconic fish-shaped treat at home! Taiyaki combines a tender, golden batter made from all-purpose flour, milk, and egg with a luscious filling of sweet red bean paste (anko) for a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Using a specially designed taiyaki pan, you'll craft beautifully molded pastries that are crispy on the outside yet soft and comforting on the inside. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for indulgent snacks or desserts that never fail to impress. Whether served warm or at room temperature, Taiyaki is a fun and delicious tribute to traditional Japanese street food culture that you’ll adore making and sharing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 180 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 50 grams sugar
- 200 ml milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 100 grams sweet red bean paste (anko)
- 1 as needed non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Add the sugar and whisk to combine.
In another bowl, whisk the milk and egg together until well mixed.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring with a spatula until a smooth batter forms. Make sure there are no lumps.
Stir in the vegetable oil and mix until fully incorporated.
Preheat a taiyaki pan over medium heat and lightly coat both sides with non-stick cooking spray.
Pour a thin layer of batter into one side of the mold, filling about 1/3 of each fish shape.
Place a spoonful of sweet red bean paste in the center of the batter of each fish mold.
Cover the red bean paste with additional batter until it reaches the edge of the mold, but do not overflow.
Close the taiyaki pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the taiyaki are golden brown and cooked through.
Carefully remove the taiyaki from the pan using a fork or chopsticks and transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your homemade taiyaki as a delicious snack or dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.6 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 647 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 262.8 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 986 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
