How Taiyaki Came About
Taiyaki, a delightful twist on the already beloved imagawayaki, first graced Japan in 1909. This treat involves wrapping bean paste in a flour-based skin, but with a creative spin: it's shaped like a fish. The founder of Naniwaya Sōhonten, Seijirō Kobe, innovated this shape to resemble the tai, or red sea bream—a fish traditionally symbolizing luck and fortune in Japan, and a luxury only the affluent or celebratory occasions could justify. Seijirō's aim was to provide ordinary people with the joy of this high-status symbol at a fraction of the cost.
Since then, taiyaki has undergone numerous transformations in terms of fillings, batter, and even diversified into various shapes and sizes. It made its way to Korea during the Japanese colonial period, where it's known as bungeo-ppang, and post-war, spread across Asia and worldwide, capturing hearts with its sweet charm and unique form.
Preparation
Keep frozen until ready to use. Do not refreeze thawed product. Cooking times may vary.
Microwave:
1. Remove plastic packaging and place the frozen product on a plate.
2. Cooking time varies slightly depending on the microwave:
500W - 1 piece: 50 sec.
3 pieces: 2 min. 10 sec.
5 pieces: 3 min. 20 sec.
600W - 1 piece: 40 seconds
3 pieces: 1 min. 50 sec.
5 pieces: 2 min. 50 sec.
We recommend cooking at 500W or 600W to prevent uneven heating. This product is heated from the inside, so it is ready even if the skin does not get hot.
For Extra Crispiness:
After microwaving, place it in a toaster oven on the toast setting for about 1 minute and 30 seconds. This approach keeps the inside soft and warm while ensuring the outside becomes perfectly crunchy.
Natural Thawing:
1. Thaw at room temperature for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Please eat as soon as possible after thawing.
Note: Thawing in the refrigerator may dry out the skin.
Japanese Taiyaki Specifications
Ingredients: Red beans paste (water, sugar, dried red beans, salt), wrap (wheat flour, sugar, fructose, rapeseed oil, egg, sodium bicarbonate, glucono delta-lactone, monosodium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, potassium acid tartrate, dicalcium phosphate, honey, salt, oil powder (vegetable oil, corn syrup), propylene glycol esters of fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, soy lecithin, sodium caseinate).
Country of Origin: Product of Japan
Features: A traditional Japanese snack food. It's a fish-shaped waffle filled with sweet red bean paste.
Calories: 180 per serving
Sodium: 180 mg.
Carbs: 38 g.
Protein: 4 g.
Shelf life: 18 months
Storage Condition: Keep at 0°F (-18°C) until ready to use
Pack Style: 80 g. per piece x 10 pieces per bag, 6 bags per case
Unit Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 5.9 x 11.8 x 3
Case Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 6.6 x 19.6 x 10
Gross Case Weight: 11.2 lbs.
Net Case Weight: 10.6 lbs.
Is the case clampable? No
Minimum Commitment Quantity: Tentative 7560 cs
Initial Lead Time (from commitment to first delivery): 6 months
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