Keto Bungeoppang (Korean Fish Shaped Pastry)

Bungeoppang is a Korean name for Japanese taiyaki. It is usually filled with Nutella, sweet red bean paste or custard. For this keto version we have found keto substitute for Nutella and our own recipe for homemade sweet red bean paste! Don’t worry, we only use a small amount of red bean paste so it easily fits within a keto diet. 

Waffle 

Our waffle batter is completely gluten-free and keto! We use a combination of eggs, cream cheese and almond flour. This results in a soft texture. Just combine all ingredients into a blender and they’re good to go! 

Keto Nutella (Hazelnut Spread) 

There are two brands of keto “Nutella” that I recommend. The most popular is the Choczero Keto Chocolate Hazelnut Spread. Another brand that is a little bit easier to find here in Canada is the NutiLight Sugar Free Hazelnut Spread. 

Sweet Red Bean Paste 

Traditional sweet red bean paste is all carbs! But we make our own at home with stevia or erythritol. Sweet red bean paste is made with azuki beans. 

How to Make Low Carb Sweet Red Bean Paste:  

1. Rinse the Azuki beans. 
2. Add the Azuki beans to a large pot and cover with water. Water should be 1-2 inches above the beans. 
3. Bring water to a boil over medium heat.
4. Once boiling, discard the water and add the beans back to the same pot. 
5. Add new water to the Azuki beans with the water 1-2 inches above the beans. 
6. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 1.5 hours. 
7. You can add a drop lid or plate on top of the beans to keep the beans from moving around. 
8. Throughout the cooking process keep an eye on the water. You should always have enough water to fully cover the beans. 
9. The beans are ready when you can easily mash it with your finger. 
10. Once done cooking, discard the water and slowly stir in the sweetener (stevia, erythritol etc) and a pinch of salt. 

*Use equal parts sweetner to beans. Example 1 cup dry beans = 1 cup sweetener. 

(No Sugar Added Sweet Red Bean Paste)

Sweet Red Bean Paste Nutrition Information / Tbsp: 

• 14 Calories 
• 4.3g Carbs
• 2.4g Fiber
• 0g Fat 
• 1.6g Protein 

Net Carbs: 1.9g / Tbsp 

How to Make Keto Bungeoppang or Japanese Taiyaki:

These are very simple to make and are great for a weekend breakfast or as a treat! 

1. Preheat the waffle iron and add a small amount of batter. Let to cook for about 1-2 minutes. Afterwards, add 1 tbsp of filling. 

2.)  Add the remaining batter. Be careful not to overfill as the batter will expand once it cooks. 

3.) Once the batter is added, quickly flip it over and cook for about 4 minutes. 
4.) Flip over the waffle iron one more time and check to see if cooked through. 
5.) Once cooked, the Bungeoppang should be a golden brown color. 

Enjoy!