Thread: Taiyaki Recipe

Do you know what Taiyaki is? Taiyaki, or “grilled sea bream”, is a wheat batter-based confection, (like pancakes and waffles) filled with bean jam and grilled in a fish-shaped iron. The result is a slightly crispy sea bream-shaped goodie perfect for on-the-go munching.

Just like Takoyaki, this is also very popular in Japan. We always eat traditional meals and it's great to try other cuisine as well.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch
3 Tbs. water
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 Tbs. honey (optional)
1 1/2 cups anko, room temperature

Directions

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and cornstarch. Set aside.

Beat together the eggs, honey, if using, and sugar till frothy and to it add the flour mixture and water. Whip till smooth.

Preheat a taiyaki-ki and brush it lightly with oil. Pour in a small amount of batter to the preheated pan, add a tablespoon of anko and more batter as necessary to fill in the details. Close and latch the pan.

Turn the heat to medium low and cook about 30 seconds then turn the pan over. Heat evenly for a minute and turn again. Repeat. The taiyaki are done when you can easily open the iron and the taiyaki are a golden brown, about 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

Makes 12 Taiyaki


Source:The Anime Blog

I haven't had one of this.. Is it good? They don;t have this at the mall or restaurant.. You will need a fish shaped mold for this right? Where can i buy one?

I watch anime and I hear about this a lot.. Same with takoyaki.. I haven't tried this one either but i will.. I'm planning to make this for snacks tomorrow.

Taiyaki is good.. Careful though.. One Taiyaki (94g) has around 208 calories.. It's workth it though.. I love it!