Tag

dorayaki

Browsing

Matcha Dorayaki is a version of the popular Japanese sweet Dorayaki with Anko sweet red bean paste sandwiched between fluffy matcha-flavored pancakes. The harmony of sweetness of the red beans and the slight bitterness from Matcha works very well. If you like Matcha flavor, you have to try it! You can make homemade Anko yourself from our library. Or you may opt to buy prepared Anko from Japanese markets, which is fine too. Because the pancakes contain more sugar than regular American pancakes, cook a small number at a time to be able to handle better without burning them. Have Matcha Dorayaki at a calming teatime for one, or share this delicious dessert with friends and family. Hope you like it!

Dorayaki, one of the most popular traditional Japanese sweets, has many not-so-traditional variations.  Some come with whip cream, some with custard, and some with fruit.  My new favorite has ice cream (and don’t forget the Anko!)  Think of it like ice cream sandwiches here in America.  I have to tell you, it’s truly addictive.


Dorayaki is one of the most popular Japanese confectioneries.  It is Anko (sweet red bean paste) sandwiched between sweet pancakes.  It is a Japanese sweet beloved by the old and young.  It may be perfect for people who have never had any traditional Japanese sweets because it doesn’t have any unusual ingredients.  Dorayaki is also called Mikasa, from Mt. Mikasa in Nara which is next to Osaka.  I presume that Dorayaki is the name used more in eastern part of Japan.