Sweet Japanese Dorayaki with Red Bean Filling
Traditional Pancake Sandwich with Sweet Azuki Bean Paste
A classic Japanese dessert, Dorayaki combines light fluffy pancakes with a sweet red bean filling for a delightful treat.
- 1 h 10 min
- 8
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
For the Red Bean Filling
Preparation
Preparing the Pancake Batter
Sift Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
Be sure to sift flour to avoid lumps in your batter.
Whisk Eggs and Sugar
In another bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and frothy.
Combine Mixtures
Add honey and water to the egg mixture, then gradually incorporate the flour mixture.
Allow the batter to rest in the refrigerator—it helps the pancakes rise better.
Preparing the Red Bean Filling
Sweeten Red Bean Paste
If desired, mix additional sugar into the sweetened red bean paste for extra sweetness.
Mix Until Smooth
Stir until smooth and set aside.
Cooking Process
Cook Pancakes
Heat a non-stick pan over low heat. Pour small amounts of the batter to form pancakes, cooking each side until golden brown.
Assemble Dorayaki
Once pancakes cool, sandwich about a tablespoon of the red bean paste between two pancakes.
Rest Dorayaki
Allow the Dorayaki to rest for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.
Plating & Serving
Sweet Japanese Dorayaki with Red Bean Filling
Sweet Japanese Dorayaki with Red Bean Filling
Classic Presentation
Serve the Dorayaki stacked or in pairs on a small dessert plate for a classic Japanese presentation.