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Taiyaki (Japanese Fish-Shaped Cake) Recipe

Taiyaki is a popular Japanese street food, a fish-shaped cake typically filled with sweet red bean paste.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup sweet red bean paste

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and sugar.
  2. 2. Add milk and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  3. 3. Preheat the Taiyaki pan and lightly grease it.
  4. 4. Pour batter into one side of the mold, add a spoonful of red bean paste, and cover with more batter.
  5. 5. Close the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. 6. Remove from pan and serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Fish-shaped cake, Japanese Dessert, Taiyaki
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