Taiyaki

Japan · East Asia

Two fish-shaped waffle cakes on a plain light surface.
Taiyaki

Taiyaki is a Japanese fish-shaped cake commonly filled with sweet red-bean paste. Its mould resembles a sea bream, with a patterned body and tail. Custard, chocolate and cheese are other fillings found in these cakes, which are sold at specialist shops and festival stalls.[1]

Namiko Hirasawa Chen’s home batter combines cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, egg, milk and sugar. Batter is poured into an oiled fish-shaped mould, the filling is placed in the centre and more batter covers it. The closed mould is turned during cooking so both sides brown.[1]

References

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  1. Taiyaki — Namiko Hirasawa Chen / Just One Cookbook
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