{"id":"recipe_c66a449d41","slug":"taiyaki-japanese-fish-shaped-cake","title":"Taiyaki (Japanese Fish-Shaped Cake)","description":"A delightful Japanese street food snack consisting of a fish-shaped waffle cake with a crispy exterior, soft interior, and a sweet red bean paste filling.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"150g cake flour","name":"Cake Flour","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.25,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"extra fine","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 tsp baking powder","name":"Baking Powder","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tbsp granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":12,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 large egg","name":"Egg","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"","notes":"large","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"180ml milk","name":"Milk","quantity":180,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":0.75,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"can substitute with water for crispier edges","group":"Batter","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"150g sweetened red bean paste (Anko)","name":"Red Bean Paste","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"cup","form":"paste","notes":"sweetened (Anko)","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"Vegetable oil for greasing","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"for greasing the pan","group":"Other","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, whisk the egg and sugar together until light. Add the milk (or water) and whisk until well combined.","group":"Prepare Batter","title":"Whisk the egg and sugar together","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Batter"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Sift the cake flour and baking powder into the wet mixture. Whisk gently until the batter is smooth, but do not overmix. Cover and let it rest in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.","group":"Prepare Batter","title":"Sift the cake flour and baking powder","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Batter"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat the Taiyaki pan over medium-low heat (approximately 300°F (150°C)). Lightly grease both sides of the mold with vegetable oil using a brush or paper towel.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the Taiyaki pan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the batter into the fish molds until they are about 50% full. Place a tablespoon of red bean paste in the center (the body of the fish).","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour the batter into the fish molds","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour more batter over the red bean paste to cover it and fill the rest of the mold. Close the lid immediately and flip the pan.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour more batter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, flipping every few minutes, until the Taiyaki is golden brown and crispy on both sides.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cook for 2-3 minutes","timerMinutes":6,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Using cake flour instead of all-purpose flour results in a lighter, crispier texture. Chilling the batter for at least 30 minutes helps the baking powder react better for a fluffier result.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["Taiyaki pan (fish-shaped mold)","Whisk","Sieve","Mixing bowl","Pastry brush"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","milk","eggs","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"piece","note":"Standard sized taiyaki molds"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Batter can be prepared 12 hours in advance and stored in the fridge. Cooked Taiyaki can be reheated in a toaster oven."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. Reheat in an oven or toaster oven to regain crispiness.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat at 350°F (177°C) for 3-5 minutes."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_c66a449d41%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1f32aa16-b459-400b-97af-5ea90f3b2bd2","imageAlt":"Taiyaki (Japanese Fish-Shaped Cake) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["taiyaki","japanese","snack","street food","red bean","sweet"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Taiyaki (Japanese Fish-Shaped Cake)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:27:37.193Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:27:37.193Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_ca9c87ad67","slug":"injeolmi-korean-rice-cakes","title":"Injeolmi (Korean Rice Cakes)","description":"A classic Korean dessert consisting of chewy, soft rice cakes made from glutinous rice flour and coated in nutty, toasted soybean powder.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ca9c87ad67%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=385f6364-55ea-4845-ab94-8ac79d9d42d0","imageAlt":"Injeolmi (Korean Rice Cakes) — recipe cover","tags":["korean","rice cake","mochi","gluten free","vegan","chewy","soybean","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_ccccb482e4","slug":"kakigori-japanese-shaved-ice","title":"Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice)","description":"A light and airy traditional Japanese dessert made of finely shaved ice flavored with sweet syrups and topped with condensed milk or traditional ingredients like sweetened red beans.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ccccb482e4%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=9bded2bc-0f7d-4a29-a087-57febe37da7e","imageAlt":"Kakigori (Japanese Shaved Ice) — recipe cover","tags":["kakigori","shaved ice","japanese dessert","summer","refreshing","cold treat"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_fe47d48a74","slug":"patbingsu-korean-shaved-ice","title":"Patbingsu (Korean Shaved Ice)","description":"A classic Korean summer treat featuring snowy shaved ice topped with sweet red bean paste, chewy rice cakes, and creamy condensed milk.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_fe47d48a74%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=26197653-fe28-4705-bcc9-a99fc3eeffb9","imageAlt":"Patbingsu (Korean Shaved Ice) — recipe cover","tags":["patbingsu","shaved ice","korean dessert","red bean","summer","refreshing","mochi"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":4}]}