World Flavors Cookbook

Taiyaki (Fish-shaped Cake)

A fish-shaped cake, usually filled with red bean paste, custard, or chocolate, cooked in a special decorative iron mold.

Cuisine: Japan

Ingredients

• Batter: flour, egg, milk, baking powder
• Filling: sweet red bean paste, custard, or chocolate

Instructions

1. Heat a taiyaki mold and grease.
2. Pour in a thin layer of batter.
3. Add filling in the center.
4. Cover with more batter and close the mold.
5. Cook until golden and crispy on both sides.