Takoyaki

Takoyaki

Golden, crispy octopus balls with a creamy center, topped with takoyaki sauce, mayo, bonito flakes, and aonori.

⏱ 30 minServes 4Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dashi or chicken broth
  • 1 egg
  • 8 oz octopus, diced into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp takoyaki sauce
  • 2 tbsp Japanese mayo
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp pickled ginger, chopped
  • 1 tsp aonori (seaweed powder)
  • 1 tbsp bonito flakes
  • vegetable oil for cooking
  • to taste salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1Mix flour, dashi, and egg in a bowl to create a smooth batter; season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2Heat takoyaki pan with oil in each mold until very hot.
  3. 3Pour batter into each mold until halfway full, add a piece of octopus and some green onion and pickled ginger to each.
  4. 4Fill molds completely with batter and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is set.
  5. 5Using takoyaki picks or skewers, turn each ball and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  6. 6Transfer cooked takoyaki to a serving plate and drizzle with takoyaki sauce and mayo.
  7. 7Sprinkle with aonori powder and top with bonito flakes; serve immediately while hot.

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