Taiyaki are fish-shaped waffles baked at festivals and street stalls in Japan since the Meiji era. The shape mimics a sea bream (tai) - a symbol of good fortune.
The crisp, fluffy batter is classically filled with sweet adzuki bean paste (anko), and nowadays also with custard or chocolate.
Servings6 pieces
Time40 min
LevelEasy
Ingredients
Flour★200 g
Baking powder★1 tsp
Sugar60 g
Egg1
Milk★250 ml
Sweet adzuki bean paste (anko)★200 g
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
1
Mix flour, baking powder and sugar.
2
Stir in egg and milk until the batter is smooth.
3
Grease and heat the taiyaki iron.
4
Fill with batter, add anko in the middle, cover with batter.
5
Bake golden and crisp on both sides.
Make it original
Adzuki bean paste for taiyaki is in the Asia Boutique.
