4.5 from 6 votes
Bungeoppang (Korean Fish-Shaped Pastry)
Make crispy, golden bungeoppang at home! These Korean fish-shaped pastries are warm, sweet, and filled with red bean, custard, or chocolate—just like the classic street food favorite.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
345 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
Japanese, Korean
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup (150 g) cake flour
- 1/4 cup (40 g) sweet rice flour chapssal-garu
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cup (300 ml) milk
- 2 tbsp butter or oil, melted
- 10 oz (300 g) red bean paste or other fillings of your choice. See note below, sweet
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake flour, sweet rice flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add milk and melted butter, then whisk until the mixture reaches a thin consistency, similar to crepe batter. Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender for a smoother mix. Transfer the batter to a pourable jug for easy pouring later.
- Place your fish shaped mold (Taiyaki pan) over medium-low heat. Once hot, lightly grease the fish-shaped molds with cooking oil. A pastry brush or an oiled paper towel works best to ensure even coverage without pooling oil.
- Fill each fish-shaped mold about 70% full with the batter. Spoon approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons of red bean paste — or your chosen filling— into the center of each mold. Top off with more batter to completely cover the filling. It is okay if the batter overflows to the sides of the pan. Close the lid and immediately flip the pan.
- Allow to sizzle for 3-4 minutes on the first side, then flip and continue for another 2-3 minutes. If the fish isn't golden brown yet, continue cooking, flipping as needed, until you achieve that perfect golden-brown hue.
- After cooking, let them cool on a wire rack and trim away any excess batter for a polished look. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Bungeoppang started with sweet red bean filling but now offers trendy sweet fillings like chocolate and custard, and even savory options like ham and cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
166mg
(7%)
Potassium
120mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
162IU
(3%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 162IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.