Takoyaki is a popular Japanese street food that is often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. It’s made by pouring batter into small, round molds and filling them with diced octopus, pickled ginger, and green onions. The balls are then flipped and cooked until they are crispy on the outside and soft and savory on the inside. Takoyaki is typically served with a variety of toppings, such as takoyaki sauce, mayo, and bonito flakes.
Making takoyaki at home is easy and requires just a few ingredients. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make classic takoyaki with octopus and green onions, but feel free to add your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups dashi (Japanese soup stock)
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups diced cooked octopus
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger, chopped
- Takoyaki sauce, for topping
- Mayonnaise, for topping
- Bonito flakes, for topping
- Vegetable oil, for cooking
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, dashi, and beaten eggs until smooth.
- Heat a takoyaki pan or a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of vegetable oil to each mold, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Add a small amount of octopus, green onions, and pickled ginger to each mold.
- Pour the batter over the fillings, filling the molds to the top.
- Cook the takoyaki for about 2-3 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Using a skewer or chopsticks, flip the takoyaki balls over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the takoyaki balls from the pan and transfer them to a plate.
- Top the takoyaki with takoyaki sauce, mayo, and bonito flakes, and serve immediately.
Takoyaki is a delicious and fun Japanese snack that is perfect for sharing with friends and family. With this recipe, you’ll be able to make crispy and savory takoyaki at home that is sure to delight your taste buds. So, grab your takoyaki pan and get cooking!
