Traditional Taiyaki (Fish Cakes)
Bake flawless, crispy, and sweet fish-shaped Taiyaki waffles filled with warm, traditional red bean paste.
Taiyaki is Japan's most beloved street food dessert! It features a golden, waffle-like fish-shaped waffle wrapper with a beautifully crisp exterior and a warm, sweet, and comforting red bean paste filling inside.
Ingredients (Makes 4 Taiyaki)
- 1 cup All-purpose flour & 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 large Egg & 3/4 cup Milk
- 2 tbsp Sugar & 1 tbsp melted Butter
- 1 cup Sweet Japanese Red Bean Paste (Anko) or Vanilla Custard
- Vegetable oil (for brushing the iron mold)
Instructions
- Whisk crisp batter: In a large bowl, whisk egg and sugar. Add milk and mix smoothly. Sift in flour and baking powder, folding gently until combined. Stir in melted butter. Pour batter into a measuring pitcher.
- Heat mold: Heat your fish-shaped taiyaki pan over medium-low heat. Brush both sides thoroughly with vegetable oil.
- Pour base: Pour batter into the fish molds on one side until about half full. Quickly spoon a generous cylinder of sweet red bean paste neatly into the center of the fish body.
- Seal & Flip: Pour more batter over the red bean paste to completely cover it. Close the taiyaki iron mold firmly, lock the handle, and immediately flip the entire pan over.
- Bake golden: Cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, turning the pan frequently, until the waffle turns a beautiful uniform golden-brown and crisp. Remove carefully and enjoy piping hot!
Keyword Dessert, Kids Friendly, Red Bean, Street Food, Sweet, Waffle