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Preparation
30 minutes
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Dorayaki, also known as Doremon pancakes, is a popular and beloved type of cake in Japan. The cake suits the taste of both adults and children, is quick to make, and has a simple recipe. If you also want to enjoy it, let’s go to the kitchen to see how to make Dorayaki using a non-stick pan with TasteVN!
Ingredients for Dorayaki (Doremon pancakes) Serves 4
All-purpose flour 160 gr Baking powder 4 gr (baking powder) Red beans 50 gr Chicken eggs 4 pieces Honey 20 ml Sugar 160 gr Cooking oil a little
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose good quality red beans
- You should choose beans that are bright red, free from pests, and show no signs of mold or unpleasant odors.
- You should select beans of moderate size so that after cooking, the beans achieve the right softness and delicious nutty flavor.
- Avoid selecting oversized beans, as these are often less tasty, contain fewer nutrients than smaller beans, and typically create a slight bitterness when eaten.
How to choose fresh and clean chicken eggs
- You should choose eggs with a thin white powdery layer on the outside, which feel rough or heavy to the touch as these are new eggs. If the eggshell is smooth, shiny, or has cracks, it indicates old eggs that are not fresh.
- Hold the egg up to your ear and shake it gently; if you hear a sound, it means the egg is old and has been stored for a long time. If there is no sound but you feel strong movement when shaking, the egg is spoiled and in the process of hatching,…
- Avoid buying eggs that show signs of cracks because bacteria can easily enter, or if they show signs of white mold.
Tools needed
Blender, egg beater, non-stick pan, bowl, spoon,…
How to make Dorayaki (Doremon pancakes)
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Preparing red beans
First, soak the red beans overnight for about 8 hours until they are soft, then rinse them clean.
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Making the filling
Next, put the red beans in a pot with 500ml of water and cook on low heat until soft. Then, place the beans in a blender and blend until smooth.
After that, pour the blended red beans into a pan with 30g of sugar, and stir constantly over low heat until it forms a thick mixture.
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Making the pancake batter
In a bowl, add 4 eggs, 130g of sugar, and 20ml of honey, then use a whisk to mix well. Next, add 160g of flour and 4g of baking powder, and continue to mix thoroughly.
After mixing, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the batter rest for about 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, add 15ml of water to the bowl and mix well once again until the mixture is combined!
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Frying the cake
Place a pan on the stove and heat it over medium heat, then add a little cooking oil and use a paper towel to wipe off the oil in the pan.
Next, use a spoon to scoop the batter into the center of the pan, cover it, and fry over low heat for about 2 minutes until you see small bubbles forming on the surface of the cake.
At this point, turn the cake over and continue frying until fully cooked. Repeat this process with the remaining batter.
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Completion
Finally, spread the red bean paste in between the two pancakes, sandwich them together, and you can enjoy right away.
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Final Product
Dorayaki pancakes have a golden-brown crust, soft and fluffy with a light sweet taste, rich aroma blended with a bit of nuttiness from red beans, it must be said that it tastes just like the original version.
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With the simple preparation method outlined above, TasteVN is confident that you will make delicious Dorayaki (Doremon pancakes) using a non-stick pan. Wishing you success!
