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Doriyaki Recipe – Japanese Special

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Doriyaki Recipe – Japanese Special

Doriyaki is a popular Japanese dessert made of two fluffy, sweet pancake-like cakes filled with a rich and smooth red bean paste called anko. The treat is beloved for its soft texture and sweet, satisfying flavor. Often enjoyed as a snack or dessert, Doriyaki is especially famous as a favorite of the cartoon character Doraemon. The combination of the slightly spongy cakes with the sweet red bean filling makes it a delightful and comforting treat that’s simple to make yet incredibly delicious.

  • Prep Time15 min
  • Cook Time15 min
  • Perform Time30 min
  • Total Time1 hr

For the pancake batter:

  • 1 cup Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Honey (or syrup)
  • 1/4 cup Water (or milk)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)

For the filling:

  • 1 cup Sweet red bean paste (anko), which you can buy or make from red beans and sugar.

Make the batter:

1

In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder.

2

In another bowl, whisk the eggs, honey, and water (or milk).

3

Combine both mixtures and mix until smooth.

Cook the pancakes:

4

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease it.

5

Pour a small ladle of the batter onto the pan to form a round pancake (about 3 inches wide).

6

Cook for about 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1 minute until both sides are golden brown.

7

Repeat with the rest of the batter.

Assemble the Doriyaki:

8

Take one pancake and spread a generous amount of anko (red bean paste) on it.

9

Place another pancake on top, pressing gently to sandwich the filling in between.

Serve:

10

Let the Doriyaki cool for a few minutes before serving.

11

Enjoy them fresh, or you can store them in an airtight container for later.

Recipe Notes:

Anko can be purchased at an Asian market, or you can make it by boiling red beans with sugar until soft and sweetened.

The pancakes should be soft, so be sure not to cook them too long. You want them to be fluffy.

For variety, you can try different fillings like whipped cream or chocolate.

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