Japanese Cake? A New Treat Found in the Philippines
Japanese Cake (Oyaki)
PhilippinesBaguio Night Market
- Food Travel Log
- Doraemon’s favorite, Japanese Cake! Locals call it that, so it’s already a cultural thing (I just love the Philippines). This chocolate Japanese Cake is soft, crispy, and pancake-like, making for a delightful snack.
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- Price
- ? Philippine Peso
- Meal Date
- 12/30/2022
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Japanese cakes, commonly known as "oyaki," are a traditional Japanese snack, particularly popular in Nagano Prefecture, where they are filled with vegetables or sweet red bean paste. In the Philippines, they are enjoyed as a popular street food at night markets, with local flavors such as chocolate and cheese. The preparation is simple and involves baking the dough to achieve a cookie-like texture, then filling it with sweet ingredients or fillings. Interestingly, the term "Japanese cake" is an affectionate name given by Filipinos who are fond of Japanese imagery, and it has undergone some cultural transformation, making it slightly different from the Japanese oyaki. The author shares an episode of enjoying this uniquely adapted Japanese cake in the Philippines, with its own local twists, and it's endearing to see a man who readily believes the name is related to Doraemon, reflecting a charming, trusting nature.
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