Dorayaki (Japanese Red Bean Pancakes)
Two fluffy, honey-sweetened golden pancakes sandwiched around a thick layer of sweet red bean paste (anko). A beloved Japanese teatime treat. Makes 6.
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Whisk the eggs
In a bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar and honey for 2–3 minutes until pale and slightly frothy.
- 3 eggs
- 100 g sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
✅ Done when: mixture is pale and a little foamy on top
Make the batter
Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl and fold gently until smooth. Let the batter rest 15 minutes, then stir in the water a tablespoon at a time until it flows slowly off the spoon, like thick pancake batter.
- 150 g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3–4 tbsp water
✅ Done when: batter is smooth and drips slowly off a spoon
Heat the pan
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Cook the pancakes
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Fill
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Rest and serve
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Whisk the eggs
In a bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar and honey for 2–3 minutes until pale and slightly frothy.
- 3 eggs
- 100 g sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
✅ Done when: mixture is pale and a little foamy on top
Make the batter
Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl and fold gently until smooth. Let the batter rest 15 minutes, then stir in the water a tablespoon at a time until it flows slowly off the spoon, like thick pancake batter.
- 150 g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3–4 tbsp water
✅ Done when: batter is smooth and drips slowly off a spoon
Heat the pan
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Cook the pancakes
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Fill
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Rest and serve
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The Story Behind the Dish
Sweet red bean paste has been part of Japanese confectionery for centuries. The modern dorayaki, two pancakes sandwiching the filling, is credited to the Usagiya sweet shop in Ueno, Tokyo, which opened in 1913.
The name comes from dora, a gong: the round pancakes were said to look like one. Dorayaki is sold at traditional wagashi shops, supermarkets and convenience stores across Japan.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Soft, honey-scented pancakes and sweet bean paste make a gentle, not-too-sweet treat that's loved by all ages.
💡 Fun Fact
Dorayaki is the favourite food of Doraemon, the famous robot cat from Japanese manga and anime.
Tokyo (Ueno)
35.71°N, 139.78°E
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