Vegan Taiyaki (Japanese Fish Shaped Waffle)

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Taiyaki Ingredients

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134 g all-purpose flour about 1 cup 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp granulated sugar pinch of salt 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 tsp vegetable oil 100 g red bean paste (anko)

Step1

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Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk well to combine.

Step2

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Add the almond milk and oil and mix just until smooth. Cover and allow the batter to rest in the refrigerator while heating the Taiyaki pan.

Step3

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Heat the Taiyaki pan on medium-low and lightly coat it with cooking spray or oil.

Step4

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Transfer the batter to a liquid measuring cup or squeeze bottle. Fill each fish-shaped mold just over halfway full with batter. Place a spoonful of anko (red bean filling) on the center of each fish’s body.