About this video

• Video Title: Japanese foods: Today’s breakfast made by a 51 y/o Japanese man. Day 1. French Toast with Anko
• Channel: AskJapan_cook
• Speakers: A 51 y/o Japanese man
• Duration: 00:07:15

Overview

This video demonstrates how to make a special Japanese breakfast: French toast with anko (sweet red bean paste). The creator explains the ingredients and steps for preparing the French toast, highlighting the unique combination of French toast with red bean paste as a highly recommended dish.

Key takeaways

• Special Breakfast: The video features a special Japanese breakfast of French toast with anko, made because the creator has a dinner appointment.
• Anko Preparation: Anko, made from sweet red beans, is the key unique ingredient.
• French Toast Base: The French toast is prepared using a simple mixture of egg, milk, and a little sugar.
• Cooking Method: The bread is soaked in the egg mixture, then cooked in a pan with butter over medium-low heat until golden brown.
• Finishing Touch: The anko is spread onto the cooked French toast as a topping.
• Taste Recommendation: The creator highly recommends this dish, describing the taste as "unmistakable" and "super super great."

French Toast with Anko (Sweet Red Bean Paste)

This recipe is based on a demonstration by a 51-year-old Japanese man, featured in a video from the "AskJapan_cook" channel.

Yields: 1 serving Prep time: Approximately 5 minutes Cook time: Approximately 10-15 minutes

Ingredients:

• For the French Toast:
  • 1 piece of white bread
  • 1 egg
  • 30 grams milk (approximately 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 small spoonful of sugar (plus a little more if desired)
  • Butter (for cooking)
• For the Topping:
  • Anko (sweet red bean paste)

Equipment:

• Bowl for mixing
• Whisk or fork
• Frying pan
• Spatula

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, crack the egg. Add the milk and sugar. Whisk everything together until well combined.
2. Prepare the Bread: Cut one piece of white bread in half.
3. Soak the Bread: Place the bread halves into the egg mixture. Ensure the egg mixture coats all sides of the bread. Let it soak for a short time, allowing the bread to absorb the mixture.
4. Cook the French Toast:
   • Melt a generous amount of butter in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Ensure the butter covers the surface of the pan.
   • Carefully place the soaked bread onto the hot, buttered pan.
   • Cook for a few minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
   • Flip the bread and cook the other side until it is also golden brown and the toast is cooked through (described as a color between well done and medium).
5. Assemble:
   • Once cooked, place the French toast on a plate.
   • Spread a generous amount of anko (sweet red bean paste) onto the top of the French toast.

Notes from the Creator:

• The creator emphasizes using butter for cooking the French toast for a better flavor.
• The recommended heat for cooking is between low and medium.
• While the appearance might not be conventionally "beautiful," the creator assures that the taste is "unmistakable" and "super super great."