Description
Taiyaki is a popular Japanese fish-shaped cake typically filled with sweet red bean paste, custard, chocolate, or cheese. It’s a beloved street snack with a crisp outside and soft, sweet inside.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sweetened red bean paste (anko) or desired filling (custard, chocolate, cheese)
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing the mold
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix with milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Preheat the taiyaki pan over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or cooking spray.
- Pour a small amount of batter into one side of the mold, spreading it evenly.
- Add a spoonful of filling (e.g., red bean paste) in the center, then cover with more batter.
- Close the mold and cook for about 2–3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Carefully remove from the mold and repeat with the remaining batter and filling.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute the filling with Nutella, custard, or even savory options like cheese.
- Make sure the mold is preheated to prevent sticking.
- Overfilling can cause batter to spill out, so use moderate amounts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taiyaki
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
