{"id":1293,"date":"2020-09-21T20:28:33","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T00:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfoodflavors.com\/?p=1293"},"modified":"2020-09-29T23:09:08","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T03:09:08","slug":"how-to-make-fun-festive-japanese-fish-shaped-pancakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfoodflavors.com\/how-to-make-fun-festive-japanese-fish-shaped-pancakes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make Fun Festive Japanese Fish-Shaped Pancakes!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Taiyaki Japanese Fish-Shaped Pancakes are a terrific fun food snack that reminds me of my days living in Japan. I was recounting tales of memorable times in Tokyo with my kids and hit an unbelievable patch of nostalgia! So, do not be surprised if you are seeing more Japanese recipes on my blog as I’m working my way out of this “trip down memory lane” affliction. Haha!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The word tai-yaki<\/strong>, \u9bdb\u713c\u304d translates to baked sea bream. There is a custom in Japan to eat sea bream (tai) on happy or celebrations. The Japanese word me-de-tai<\/strong>, \u76ee\u51fa\u5ea6\u3044 means “auspicious” or “celebratory” and tai is loved because its name sounds similar to the auspicious wishes. This tradition is one of the reasons why taiyaki are such a popular snack in Japan. It’s tasty and it sounds like good luck – sounds like a winning combination to me! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The center of this pancake snack is traditionally sweetened red azuki bean paste (anko), or cream custard. In recent times, Nutella, chocolate, cheese and other creative fillings are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In order to make a taiyaki snack, you’ll need a pan specifically designed for the task. Just like Ebelskiver pans for round Danish filled pancakes, you need a fish mold pan to make taiyaki. This is such a whimsical snack, and is sure to please. I took the leap and bought a pan and set out to make these fun snacks for my family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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