Egg Waffle

Name: Egg Waffle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 cup cake flour, sifted; 2 tbsp tapioca starch; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp evaporated milk; 1/2 cup water; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

This classic Hong Kong street food features spherical, puffed bubbles with a crispy exterior and soft, airy interior. It offers a subtle sweetness and fragrant custard flavor in every bite.

25 minMediumServes 2380 cal/serving

ChineseDessertWaffle MakerVegetarianKosher-styleNut-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 cup cake flour, sifted
2 tbsp tapioca starch
1 tsp baking powder
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp evaporated milk
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1

Whisk 1 cup sifted cake flour, 2 tbsp tapioca starch, and 1 tsp baking powder together in a bowl.
2

In a separate bowl, whisk 2 beaten large eggs and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until pale and frothy.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp evaporated milk, 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
4

Gently fold the dry flour mixture into the wet batter until smooth, then chill for 30 minutes.
5

Heat the egg waffle iron, brush lightly with 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and pour in batter to cover all spherical molds.
6

Close the mold tightly and immediately flip the iron upside down.
7

Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crisp, then cool on a wire rack for 1 minute.

Questions

Can I make Egg Waffle dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp evaporated milk. Swap the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Egg Waffle gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup cake flour, sifted. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Egg Waffle keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Egg Waffle?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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