Taiyaki (Japanese Fish Shaped Waffle)

Name: Taiyaki (Japanese Fish Shaped Waffle)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 125 g unbleached cake flour (or AP flour); 25 g cornstarch; ½ tsp baking soda; ½ tsp baking powder; 20 g light brown sugar; 1 egg; 150 ml whole milk; ½ tbsp honey; 1 pinch salt; 1 drop vanilla essence; 1 tsp cooking oil (+ extra for greasing); 240 g red bean paste (anko)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Taiyaki is a golden waffle-like snack filled with sweet red bean paste and shaped like a fish. It's crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and a well-loved Japanese street food snack. Try making your own authentic Taiyaki at home with this delicious recipe!

Updated at: Sat, 30 May 2026 06:02:16 GMT