Taiyaki

Transport your taste buds to the streets of Japan with this delightful Taiyaki recipe! These iconic fish-shaped pastries feature a crisp, golden exterior and a creamy, sweet red bean paste filling, making them a perfect treat for dessert lovers. Made with a simple batter of all-purpose flour, milk, and egg, these handheld delights come together effortlessly in a taiyaki pan for an authentic finish. Whether served warm or at room temperature, homemade taiyaki offers a whimsical and delicious snack that’s sure to impress. Perfect for recreating a taste of Japanese street food at home, this recipe is as fun to make as it is to eat—ideal for a snack, dessert, or even a unique brunch idea.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 180 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 50 grams sugar
• 200 ml milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 100 grams sweet red bean paste (anko)
• 1 as needed non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Add the sugar and whisk to combine.

Step 2

In another bowl, whisk the milk and egg together until well mixed.

Step 3

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring with a spatula until a smooth batter forms. Make sure there are no lumps.

Step 4

Stir in the vegetable oil and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 5

Preheat a taiyaki pan over medium heat and lightly coat both sides with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 6

Pour a thin layer of batter into one side of the mold, filling about 1/3 of each fish shape.

Step 7

Place a spoonful of sweet red bean paste in the center of the batter of each fish mold.

Step 8

Cover the red bean paste with additional batter until it reaches the edge of the mold, but do not overflow.

Step 9

Close the taiyaki pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the taiyaki are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 10

Carefully remove the taiyaki from the pan using a fork or chopsticks and transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your homemade taiyaki as a delicious snack or dessert!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	625.1 grams (625.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1570

Total Fat 40.60g	52%
Saturated Fat 8.60g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.90g
Cholesterol 238mg	79%
Sodium 647mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 262.80g	96%
Dietary Fiber 9.90g	35%
Total Sugars 98.50g
Protein 37.10g	74%

Vitamin D 145IU	723%
Calcium 339mg	26%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 986mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.3%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 67.2%