Dorayaki

Dorayaki

Desserts

Discover this delicious Japanese kidney bean tart, perfect for a light and flavorful dessert.

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Dorayaki are small, bean-filled pancakes, which are both unique and sweet. They are perfect for a snack or a sweet appetizer.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$2.28 $0.29 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $0.06
  • $0.08
  • $0.04
  • $0.08
  • $1.40
  • $0.03
  • $0.25
  • $0.34

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Add the zenzai and sugar to the pot and cook until a paste forms.
  2. Make sure the cooked beans are not burnt. ≈ 3 min
  3. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, then sift the mixture. ≈ 4 min
  4. In a separate container, mix the hot water with the honey until you achieve a smooth, even consistency, then let the mixture cool down.
  5. Place the eggs in a bowl, add the sugar, and then submerge the bowl in hot water. ≈ 3 min
  6. Whisk the eggs evenly for 3 to 4 minutes until they are light and frothy.
  7. The beaten eggs from step 3 are then mixed with the honey prepared in step 2, followed by the flour mixture, also prepared in step 2. ≈ 3 min
  8. This allows for the creation of the batter for the crêpes. ≈ 3 min
  9. Preheat the pan, add a thin layer of oil paint, and then place a spoonful of batter to form a crepe approximately 6 to 7 centimeters in diameter.
  10. Flip the crepe over so that both sides are cooked evenly. ≈ 3 min
  11. Crepes tend to burn easily, so it’s important to ensure that the pan…
  12. Cool the crepes, stack two crepes on top of each other, and insert a layer of kidney bean puree between them.

The bill

Dorayaki

  • 50 g of sugar$0.06
  • 60 g of all-purpose flour$0.08
  • 1 tablespoon (approximately 3 grams) of baking powder$0.04
  • A pinch of salt$0.08
  • An egg$1.40
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar (18 grams)$0.03
  • 1 tablespoon of honey$0.25
  • A small amount of cooking oil paint$0.34

Total$2.28

that's $0.29 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • Half of the remaining zenzai
  • 50 g of sugar
  • 60 g of all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon (approximately 3 grams) of baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • An egg
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar (18 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of hot water
  • A small amount of cooking oil paint

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