Gai Daan Jai: Bubble Waffle with fruits and a scoop of ice cream on top

Bubble waffles are a Hong Kong specialty that recently gained enormous popularity. They are also referred to as Egg Puffs, Puffles, eggette, pancake balls, pancake waffles, egglet, and puffle on occasion. They are also known as gai daan jai in Cantonese. Commonly served with whipped cream, fruit, or ice cream on top, bubble waffles are often served wrapped nearly like a waffle cone. They resemble American waffles in flavor, albeit slightly eggier. They resemble American waffles in flavor, albeit slightly eggier. Due to cost-effectiveness and safety concerns, the majority of people use electric stovetops today, yet traditionally, Hong Kong bubble waffles are cooked over charcoal flames.

Basic Ingredients for bubble waffles:

1. 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder and 3/4 cup (175 mL) all-purpose flour
2. Sugar, 125 ml (1/2 cup)
3. Water, 1/4 cup (50 mL)
4. 5 mL (1 tsp) of cornstarch
5. 1   egg
6. 5 mL (1 tsp) of vanilla extract
7. 50 mL (1/4 cup) of milk
8. 2 tablespoons (30 mL) melted unsalted butter
9. 0.5 mL (1/8 tsp) of salt
   
   
   

How to make bubble waffle:

1. Mix the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl using a whisk.
2. Add the egg, sugar, water, milk, and vanilla.
3. After thoroughly combining all the ingredients, mix in the melted butter.
4. Apply oil to both sides.
5. Waffle Puff Pan should be preheated for 3 minutes on medium heat. Fill in all of the bubbles with 1/4 cup of waffle batter.
6. Cook the waffle maker for 2-4 minutes on the other side.
7. Reverse the waffle maker, and cook for a further 2 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown. To make the bubble waffle crisp, remove with a fork and set aside for 1 minute. then garnish with your preferred toppings.
   
   
   

RECIPE TIPS

Add the wet ingredients first, followed by the dry ingredients if you’re using the Batter Mixer & Dispenser.

Tips:

1. Even though we advise serving these immediately away, cooked and cooled waffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months if kept in an airtight container.
2. Add the wet ingredients first, followed by the dry ingredients if you’re using the Batter Mixer & Dispenser.
3. If you’re making these vegan, please use vegan cream cheese or omit the cheese.
   
   
   

How to serve:

1. Offer some syrup or another dipping liquid on the side with each individual waffle egg.
2. Put them in a wide glass and roll them up into a cone. Add ice cream, fruit, whipped cream, etc. to the cone.
   
   
   

Try out these Bubble Waffle toppings!

The most common toppings are listed below:

1. whipping cream with coconut
2. sugar in powder
3. Drizzled
4. Caramel
5. Cut berries and fruit into pieces.
6. Cookies
7. sugar in powder
8. Cream whipping and Cream iced.
   
   
   

MAKING IT DIFFERENT

If you’re making these vegan, please use vegan cream cheese or omit the cheese.

Do you know these facts about bubble waffle:

Bubble waffle:

A spherical egg-based waffle known as a “bubble waffle” is popular in Hong Kong[1] and is made by baking an egg-leavened batter between two plates with semi-circular cells. It is also known as an egg puff, pancake balls, pancake waffle, egglet, and puffle in English in addition to its original Cantonese name, gai daan jai

bubble eggs:

By baking the batter in a specialized honeycomb machine, bubble egg waffles are created with the appearance of bubbles.

How should leftover bubble waffles be stored?

Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator for two to three days in a ziplock bag or other airtight container. Alternatively, you might freeze them for a while.

Where were egg waffles first made?

As a way to repurpose cracked eggs that couldn’t be sold, the egg waffle initially appeared on city streets in the 1950s. These eggs were not thrown out; rather, a batter made of flour, sugar, and evaporated milk was added to them. It was fried over a charcoal flame after being poured into a waffle iron.

What’s the bubble waffle cone?

They are an egg waffle that almost has a custard flavor and are good for breakfast.

Can bubble waffles be reheated?

Waffles should be spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet and the oven should be preheated to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat for ten minutes, or fifteen minutes if frozen, until warm.

What is a flip waffle maker’s advantage?

They’ll cook more quickly. The bottom of the iron will begin to fry and spread as soon as batter is poured on it. By turning the iron over, the batter flows to the bottom, allowing direct contact once more and hastening the heating process.

How should leftover bubble waffles be stored?

Any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator for two to three days in a ziplock bag or other airtight container. Alternatively, you might freeze them for a while.

Where were egg waffles first made?

As a way to repurpose cracked eggs that couldn’t be sold, the egg waffle initially appeared on city streets in the 1950s. These eggs were not thrown out; rather, a batter made of flour, sugar, and evaporated milk was added to them. It was fried over a charcoal flame after being poured into a waffle iron.

How can waffles stay fresh over night?

All you have to do is put them in a resealable plastic bag or an airtight plastic food storage container.

How much batter should be in waffles?

Make sure to have a full, thick layer of batter if you prefer soft, thick waffles. Use a thin layer of batter for waffles that are crisp and thin.

How can the waffle maker be kept from getting stuck with waffles?

By adding enough oil or butter, you can stop waffles from adhering to the waffle machine. Additionally, make sure your batter is thick and give your waffles enough time to cook.

Does freezing waffles make sense?

Waffle package storage should take place in a cool, dry setting that is not subject to temperature changes.