Taiyaki Japanese Fish Shaped Waffle Recipes

TAIYAKI

Steps:

• Divide the An to 6 x 40g each and shape them into a 10cm long cylinder with cling wrap and set aside.
• Sift the flour and baking powder in a large bowl and make a well in the centre.
• Mix all the wet ingredients together and pour it into the well of flour.
• Combine them but try not to overmix.
• Place some cling wrap over the bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to rest the batter.
• Heat the taiyaki pan over low-medium heat and pour about 2 tbs batter on on side of the pan. Pour the batter from the top edge so that the batter will dribble down to the bottom of the pan.
• Place a roll of sweet red bean paste in the centre and pour more batter (about 2 tbs) over the paste.
• Press the pan and cook each side for 3-5 minutes over low heat.
• When both sides have cooked, remove the Taiyaki carefully.
• Repeat the above process for the remaining batter and An.

RECIPE FOR TAIYAKI, FISH-SHAPED WAFFLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, quickly beat the egg, then add the sugar and whisk quickly. You will obtain a thick mousse.
• Then add the liquid cream, water, milk and butter that you have melted beforehand and mix well.
• Gently stir the baking powder into the wheat flour in a separate bowl. Once done, gently sift it into the previous mixture to obtain a fluid dough.
• Preheat your pan on the stove over low heat and oil it with a brush, avoiding any excess.
• Place the dough to fill three quarters of the mold and add 1 spoonful of filling (anko, nutella, chestnut cream, custard...) in the center before covering with dough.
• Close the pan and turn it over immediately. Let it cook for a few minutes on each side, monitoring the cooking from time to time. Enjoy the taiyaki when they are hot, but be careful because the inside is hot!