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Takoyaki

Savory Takoyaki Made Easy: Perfect Octopus Balls in 15 Minutes

Discover how to make delicious Takoyaki in just 15 minutes with this easy recipe featuring octopus, perfect for snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Cake Flour or additional all-purpose flour
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Dashi or fish/vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or gluten-free soy sauce
Main Fillings
  • 1 cup Cooked Octopus or shrimp/chicken
  • 1 cup Cabbage optional, or bok choy
  • 1/4 cup Scallions or chives
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil or any neutral oil
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Takoyaki Sauce or Tonkatsu sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Aonori or omit if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Bonito Flakes or crushed nuts for vegetarian
  • 1/4 cup Kewpie Mayonnaise or American mayonnaise

Equipment

  • Takoyaki grill pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • skewer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, eggs, dashi, and soy sauce until smooth.
  2. Brush takoyaki grill pan with toasted sesame oil and heat for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Fill each mold with prepared batter about three-quarters full.
  4. Add 2-3 pieces of cooked octopus and scallions into each mold.
  5. Cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Flip each Takoyaki ball over to cook the other side for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Transfer to a plate and drizzle with takoyaki sauce and mayonnaise; sprinkle with aonori and bonito flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh Takoyaki right after cooking for the best taste and texture.

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