Hodugwaja-Inspired Chestnut Black Sesame Waffles
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Hodugwaja-Inspired Chestnut Black Sesame Waffles
Description
The recipe starts by preparing a chestnut filling made from roasted and peeled chestnuts mashed with milk, honey, and vanilla extract to create a smooth paste. The black sesame waffle batter is made by mixing egg, vegetable oil, milk, vanilla, sugar, baking powder, salt, and a combination of cake flour, all-purpose flour, and black sesame powder. Cooking involves layering batter and filling in a preheated waffle iron, resulting in waffles with a crisp edge and soft interior.
The contrast between the earthy black sesame flavor and the subtly sweet chestnut filling adds both texture and taste interest. These waffles can be served warm as a standalone treat or accompanied by tea or coffee for a delicate dessert or breakfast option.
The technique of incorporating filling inside the waffle during cooking produces a moist center and allows the chestnut paste to stay soft while the waffle crisps outside. Cooling the waffles on a rack helps maintain texture.
Ingredients
Chestnut Filling
- 1 pkg chestnuts roasted and peeled, 100 g
- 1 tablespoon milk of your choice
- 1 tablespoon honey or any other sweetener
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Black Sesame Waffles
- 1 egg large
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 C milk or non-dairy alternative
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 C cake flour also known as pastry flour
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ C black sesame powder
Instructions
Make the chestnut filling:
- Place the roasted chestnuts into a bowl.
- Using a fork, mash the chestnuts until crumbly, and add in milk.
- Continue to mash until it becomes paste-like.
- Stir in honey and vanilla extract and set aside.
Make the black sesame waffles:
- Preheat the waffle maker to medium high heat.
- To a large bowl, add in the egg and oil. Beat until lightly frothy.
- Pour in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the granulated sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Whisk in the cake flour, all-purpose flour and black sesame powder until combined.
- Ladle in about 2 tablespoon of batter in each quadrant of the preheated waffle iron.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of chestnut filling and cover with another 1-2 tablespoon of batter.
- Close the waffle iron and cook for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove the waffles and leave to cool on a cooling rack.
- Repeat with the remaining batter/filling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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