Taiyaki - Japanese fish waffles with a delicious filling
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Taiyaki fish waffles recipeFans of Japanese street food are already familiar with the fish-shaped filled waffles. Taiyaki (Japanese: 鯛焼き, "sea bream pastry") is often sold at small roadside stalls due to its simple preparation. Freshly made, this traditional pastry tastes best, and with its sweet or savory variations, it is popular among both young and old. Taiyaki owes its distinctive appearance to its name. The sea bream (Japanese: tai), a highly esteemed fish in Japan, is considered a symbol of good luck and is usually prepared on festive occasions. "Yaki" describes the cooking method, as the batter is traditionally "grilled" or baked in a heat-resistant taiyaki iron. Those who get to enjoy this pastry can consider themselves lucky according to Japanese tradition.
Classically, Taiyaki is filled with Anko (sweet red bean paste) and is particularly suitable as a small snack or dessert. Other popular fillings include vanilla cream, matcha cream, chestnut paste, sweet potato paste, or Nutella. There's also a demand for savory variations with vegetable or meat fillings.
Taiyaki recipe for 6-8 portions
150g
flour
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1 tsp
baking powder
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2
eggs
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200ml
milk
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50g
sugar
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2 tsp
oil
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25g
honey
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a pinch
salt
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some sunflower oil for greasing
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