Matsuyama Taiyaki Treat

Matsuyama Taiyaki Treat is a delicious Japanese regional dessert that features a crispy fish-shaped waffle filled with sweet red bean paste. This delightful treat is a popular street food in Matsuyama, a city located in the Ehime Prefecture of Japan.

Vegetarian Dessert Japanese Regional Japanese Dessert Street Food Taiyaki Recipe
Matsuyama Taiyaki Treat

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sweet red bean paste

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, egg, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  2. Preheat the taiyaki pan on the stovetop and lightly grease the molds with oil.
  3. Pour the batter into the molds, filling each about halfway. Add a spoonful of sweet red bean paste in the center of each mold.
  4. Cover the red bean paste with more batter, then close the taiyaki pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Remove the taiyaki from the pan and let them cool slightly before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
5 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
3g
Fat
2g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Taiyaki pan Spatula

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Matsuyama Taiyaki Treat warm as a delightful snack or dessert.

Tips & tricks

Be careful when handling the hot taiyaki pan during cooking.

Cost

$10