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Taiyaki

Imagine the warm, sweet aroma of freshly made taiyaki wafting through your kitchen, each fish-shaped delight filled with a delicious surprise.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup sweet red bean paste or any preferred filling
  • Cooking spray for greasing the pan

Equipment

  • Taiyaki pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup milk, 1 large egg, and 2 tablespoons melted butter until well combined.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until just combined, leaving a few lumps.
  4. Preheat the taiyaki pan over medium heat and lightly grease both sides with cooking spray.
  5. Pour enough batter into the bottom mold to cover the base.
  6. Place about 1/2 cup sweet red bean paste onto the batter, being careful not to overfill.
  7. Top the filling with additional batter, sealing the edges to enclose the filling.
  8. Close the mold and cook for 3-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Notes

Serve your taiyaki warm for the best experience, ideally as a snack or dessert.