**Dorayaki: A Delightful Japanese Treat**
Dorayaki, a beloved Japanese confection, is a delectable pancake sandwich filled with sweet azuki bean paste. This irresistible treat is not just a culinary delight but also holds cultural significance, often appearing in popular anime and manga. Made with a simple combination of flour, eggs, sugar, and honey, the fluffy pancakes are griddled to perfection, enveloping a generous helping of sweet and creamy red bean paste. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the art of making these delightful treats with two delectable recipes: the Classic Dorayaki and the Matcha Dorayaki, a delightful green tea-infused variation. Let's embark on this sweet adventure and create a taste of Japan in your own kitchen.
DORAYAKI (JAPANESE RED BEAN PANCAKE)
A classic Japanese confection, Dorayaki is a honey pancake sandwich filled with a sweet red bean paste. It's wildly popular amongst children and adults alike in Japan.
Provided by Namiko Chen
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Gather all the ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, and honey. Whisk well until the mixture becomes fluffy.
- Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl with the egg mixture and mix until combined. Put the bowl in the refrigerator to rest the batter for 15 minutes.
- After resting, the batter should be relaxed and slightly smoother. Now, stir in half of the water and check the consistency. Add more of the measured water until you reach a pancake batter consistency. Depending on the size of the eggs and how accurate your flour measurement is, the water amount may vary.
- Heat a large nonstick frying pan over low. It's best to take your time and heat the pan slowly; I keep the heat on the lowest setting for 5 minutes. When the pan is thoroughly heated (no hot spots), increase the heat to medium low. Dip a paper towel in the vegetable oil and coat the bottom of the pan with the oil. Then, use another paper towel to remove the oil completely (that's the key to evenly golden brown Dorayaki pancakes). With a ladle or a small measuring cup (I use a 4 Tbsp measuring cup), pour 3 Tbsp of the batter from 3 inches (8 cm) above the pan to create a pancake that's 3 inches (8 cm) in diameter. Cook one pancake at a time.
- When you see the surface of the batter starting to bubble, flip the pancake over and cook the other side. (With my stove and frying pan, it takes 1 minute and 15-30 seconds to cook one side and 20-30 seconds for the other side.) When done, transfer it to a plate and cover it with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out. Grease the pan between batches, as needed. Continue making the rest of the pancakes (you can make about 12 pancakes).
- Assemble the Dorayaki by making a sandwich using two pancakes and the sweet red bean paste as filling. Put more red bean paste in the center so the shape of the Dorayaki will be curved (the middle part should be thicker than the edges). Wrap the Dorayaki with plastic wrap until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 kcal, Carbohydrate 93 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 201 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 55 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
DORAYAKI (SWEET FILLED PANCAKES)
Legend has it that the first Dorayaki were made when a samurai named Benkei forgot his gong ('dora' in Japanese) upon leaving a farmer's home where he was hiding and the farmer used the gong to fry the pancakes, thus the name Dorayaki. These are really yummy and great for a brunch or snack. The adzuki bean paste is known as anko. Cook time is estimate.
Provided by BirdyBaker
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 dorayaki
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the bean paste:.
- Soak adzuki beans in water overnight.
- Heat adzuki beans in a pot with one cup of water. When they come to a boil, add two more cups of cold water. When they come to a boil again, drain the beans in a colander.
- Return the beans to the pot, add three cups of new water, and cook over high heat. When the beans begin to jump around after the water comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low and simmer until the beans are soft, about one hour. If necessary, add water so that the beans are always covered. Fastidiously skim off any foam that appears on the surface.
- When the beans are soft enough to break between your fingers, drain them in a colander.
- Return the beans to the pot again and mix in the sugar.
- Mash the beans continuously over medium heat until almost all the water has evaporated and a paste has formed, about 35 minutes.
- Add the salt and stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes more.
- Remove from heat and transfer the paste to a container so that it can cool.
- The paste may be kept in the refrigerator for three days and then frozen. (Makes 2 cups).
- For the pancakes:.
- Whisk eggs with sugar and honey in a mixing bowl.
- Add sifted flour and baking powder.
- Slowly add water while whisking until smooth.
- Drop small ladlesful on a lightly oiled fry pan or griddle to make pancakes that are about 3 inches in diameter. When bubbles start to appear, turn over the pancakes and cook briefly on the other side until golden.
- Spread about two tablespoons of adzuki bean paste on one pancake, then cover it with another to make a sandwich.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.3, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 91.7, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 26.8, Protein 6.5
DORAYAKI (JAPANESE SWEET FILLED PANCAKE)
Steps:
- Directions: 1 For the bean paste: 2 Soak adzuki beans in water overnight. 3 Heat adzuki beans in a pot with one cup of water. When they come to a boil, add two more cups of cold water. When they come to a boil again, drain the beans in a colander. 4 Return the beans to the pot, add three cups of new water, and cook over high heat. When the beans begin to jump around after the water comes to a boil, turn the heat down to low and simmer until the beans are soft, about one hour. If necessary, add water so that the beans are always covered. Fastidiously skim off any foam that appears on the surface. 5 When the beans are soft enough to break between your fingers, drain them in a colander. 6 Return the beans to the pot again and mix in the sugar. 7 Mash the beans continuously over medium heat until almost all the water has evaporated and a paste has formed, about 35 minutes. 8 Add the salt and stir over medium heat for about 5 minutes more. 9 Remove from heat and transfer the paste to a container so that it can cool. 10 The paste may be kept in the refrigerator for three days and then frozen. (Makes 2 cups). 11 For the pancakes: 12 Whisk eggs with sugar and honey in a mixing bowl. 13 Add sifted flour and baking powder. 14 Slowly add water while whisking until smooth. 15 Drop small ladlesful on a lightly oiled fry pan or griddle to make pancakes that are about 3 inches in diameter. When bubbles start to appear, turn over the pancakes and cook briefly on the other side until golden. 16 Spread about two tablespoons of adzuki bean paste on one pancake, then cover it with another to make a sandwich.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Don't overcook the pancakes, or they will become dry and tough.
- Use a variety of fillings to create different flavors of dorayaki.
- Serve dorayaki warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Dorayaki is a delicious and versatile Japanese sweet that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its fluffy pancakes and sweet filling, it's the perfect treat for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack or dessert, give dorayaki a try!
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