
Fish-shaped pastries filled with sweet red bean
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6
6 fish
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Fish-shaped pastries filled with sweet red bean
Adorable fish-shaped waffles with a crispy exterior and a warm, sweet red bean paste filling. Bungeoppang is the most iconic Korean winter street treat, loved by all ages for its whimsical shape and comforting flavor.
10m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Bungeoppang literally means carp bread, named for the fish-shaped mold used to make it. The charming shape and warm filling make it the most photographed and beloved Korean street food.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk in water and egg until smooth.
Heat a bungeoppang or taiyaki mold over medium heat. Brush with oil.
Pour batter to fill each mold halfway. Add a generous spoonful of red bean paste.
Cover with more batter to fill the mold. Close the mold and cook for 2 minutes per side.
Open and check; the fish should be golden brown and crispy. Serve warm.
Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables or kimchi
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream
Creamy Western-style filling popular with kids
Creates a chewier, mochi-like texture
Test Kitchen Pick
Gochujang
Helpful Pantry Staple
Korean recipes often get much of their identity from a few core pantry ingredients. Gochujang is one of the most versatile places to start.
This is the pantry move that usually shifts the flavor most.
A tub of gochujang tends to pull double duty across a lot of Korean cooking.
Shop gochujang for this recipeFill from the tail end first to ensure even distribution of batter and filling.
Keep the heat at medium to cook the inside without burning the outside.
Best eaten warm. Store at room temperature for 1 day.
Toast in a dry pan for 1 minute per side or in a toaster oven for 3 minutes.
Per serving (30mg) · 6 servings
A light, low-calorie option · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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