Dorayaki Recipe – Japanese Pancake Sandwiches | NordMad
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Dorayaki Recipe – Japanese Pancake Sandwiches | NordMad

Soft, honey-scented Japanese mini pancakes filled with anko (sweet red bean paste) – or Nutella and jam for a Nordic twist. Dorayaki is Japan's answer to the perfect snack, a favorite with both kids and adults.

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25 min total
8 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings

  • Pancakes

    • 150 g all-purpose flour
    • 2 stk eggs
    • 80 g sugar
    • 2 spsk honey
    • 1 tsk baking powder
    • 1 dl water

  • Filling

    • 200 g anko (sweet red bean paste) or Nutella/jam

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the batter

    1. Whisk eggs and sugar until light and frothy. Add honey and mix well.
    2. Sift flour and baking powder over and fold in. Add water gradually until you have a smooth, flowing batter. Let it rest 15 minutes.
    5 min
    Bowl
  2. 2

    Cook the pancakes

    1. Heat a non-stick pan on medium-low. Pour about 2 tbsp batter in a round circle (7-8 cm). Cook until the surface bubbles and the bottom is golden (about 1½ minutes).
    2. Flip and cook 30 more seconds. The pancakes should be evenly golden. Make 16 pancakes total (2 per sandwich).
    10 min
    Pan
  3. 3

    Assemble dorayaki

    1. Spread about 1 tbsp anko (or Nutella/jam) on the flat side of one pancake. Place another pancake on top. Press gently together.
    3 min

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Details

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Pancakes can be frozen for up to 1 month.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Let the batter rest for 15 minutes for a more elastic and even pancake.

Cooking

  • • Use medium-low heat – too high makes brown spots instead of an even golden color.

Serving

  • • Best eaten fresh and warm. Can also be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.

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