Japanese · dessert
Dorayaki (どら焼き)
Dorayaki (どら焼き) reads sweetness 9.0, floral 5.1 and richness 3.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Japanese dessert, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 2.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 9.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 9.0 · Floral 5.1 · Richness 3.1 · Fruity 2.0 · Umami 2.0 · Sourness 1.3 · Salinity 0.8 · Citrus 0.7 · Nutty 0.5
What's in it (7)
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup anko sweet red bean paste
Time & effort: about 25 min (20 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 224.8 kcal, 4.9 g protein, 2.6 g fat, 46.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Whisk eggs, sugar, honey, and baking soda dissolved in water, then fold in flour to a smooth batter.
- Cook small pancakes in a lightly oiled pan until bubbles appear; flip and cook briefly.
- Sandwich a generous layer of anko between two pancakes.
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- Dulce de Leche — Argentine
- Sutlac (Rice Pudding) — Turkish
- Flan con Dulce de Leche — Argentine
- Pudim de Leite Condensado — Brazilian
- Taho (Silken Tofu with Syrup and Tapioca) — Filipino
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.