Gai Daan Jai (Hong Kong Egg Waffles)
Honeycomb of crisp bubbles on the outside and soft custardy waffle inside. Needs a bubble waffle pan, easy to find online.
- Time40 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.36 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the eggs and sugar in a large bowl until the sugar has mostly dissolved and the mixture is pale and thick.
- 2
Add the evaporated milk, water, oil and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
- 3
Sift in the flour, custard powder, baking powder and salt and whisk until just smooth. Rest for 15 minutes.
15 min - 4
Heat a bubble waffle pan over a medium heat, or an electric one, and brush lightly with oil on both sides.
- 5
Pour batter into the pan until each hollow is about three quarters full. Close the lid and cook, flipping a stovetop pan halfway, for 3 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
6 min - 6
Lift out with tongs, and roll or fold while still hot. Cool for 1 minute so the outside crisps and serve.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
