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Description
Taiyaki is a Japanese fish-shaped dessert filled with sweet red bean paste or other fillings. It’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sweet red bean paste (anko)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix flour, baking powder, and sugar in a bowl.
- Add milk and egg, then whisk until smooth.
- Heat the Taiyaki pan and lightly grease with oil.
- Pour batter into the fish molds, filling halfway.
- Add 1 tbsp of red bean paste in the center.
- Cover with more batter to seal.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use a non-stick Taiyaki pan for best results.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese