Egg Waffles or Gai Daan Jai

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 14
Authentic Hong Kong-Style Egg Waffles or Gai Daan Jai Recipe
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 eggs , separated
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter , melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups cake flour ( use Cake Flour Substitute if you have none on hand )
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch nutmeg , freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
canola oil ( for cooking , other veggie oil will work )
powdered sugar
syrup
fresh fruit
coconut

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
404
Sugar
24g
Fat
22g
The Hong Kong-style egg waffles, also known as 'gai daan jai', are a popular street food in Hong Kong that date back to the 1950s. The distinctive golden balls were originally sold as street snacks and grew in popularity over the years. Egg waffles are now sold all over Asia and have become a staple breakfast food in many households. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings, such as fruit, chocolate, or ice cream. This recipe will help you create an authentic Hong Kong-style egg waffle that is perfect for breakfast or as a dessert.

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
2.In another bowl, beat together egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until combined. Then, add sugar, cake flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3.Fold in the egg whites, being careful not to overmix.
4.Heat up the egg waffle pan, brush with canola oil, and pour the batter into the pan, filling the cavities about 2/3 of the way.
5.Cook the waffles until they turn golden brown and crispy, usually about 4 minutes, flipping the pan halfway through.
6.Remove the waffles from the pan and dust them with powdered sugar. Serve with syrup, fresh fruit, and shredded coconut as toppings.

PROS

Egg waffles are crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside.
They are a delicious twist on breakfast waffles and can be enjoyed any time of the day.
The recipe is easy to make and is a great alternative for those who don’t own a waffle maker.

CONS

The batter is runny and can be tricky to get into the pan without overfilling the cavities.
The egg waffle pan is a specialty pan that some people may need to purchase.
It is also important to use cake flour, as all-purpose flour will yield a different texture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Egg waffles are a good source of protein and contain essential vitamins and minerals, including iron and calcium. They offer a decent amount of energy and can help keep you full throughout the morning. The recipe is relatively low in saturated fats, but the toppings may add extra sugar and calories.

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