Article: Japanese waffles? They're fanciful little cakes you make with special pans. (recipes)

Japanese waffles? They're fanciful little cakes you make with special pans

Fanciful in form, these traditional Japanese pans produce a variety of little cakes. Embossed with crests, molded into fish, or shaped into tiny balls, the cakes seem quite exotic. But in reality they're the Japanese equivalent to the traditional Danish aebleskiver--pancake balls or cakes with a filling. And they're perfect for appetizers or snacks.

Made of cast iron or cast aluminum, the pans have specially shaped wells or cups and are used over direct heat. You add batter (or rice), filling, and more batter (or rice) to seal. The filling can be a traditional Asian blend of ...

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