Takoyaki is a popular Japanese street food dish. Takoyaki is a ball-shaped snack made from a batter of wheat flour and water, typically filled with small pieces of octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger, and green onions. The name "takoyaki" literally means "octopus balls."
Here's how takoyaki is traditionally prepared:
Ingredients:
- Takoyaki batter mix (a mixture of wheat flour, water, and sometimes other ingredients)
- Diced cooked octopus
- Tempura scraps (tenkasu)
- Pickled ginger
- Chopped green onions
- Takoyaki sauce (similar to a sweet and savoury Worcestershire sauce)
- Katsuobushi (bonito flakes)
- Aonori (seaweed flakes)
- Mayonnaise
Instructions:
A special takoyaki pan with half-spherical molds is used to make these delicious snacks. The molds are greased with oil or butter.
A small amount of batter is poured into each mold, followed by a piece of cooked octopus, a few tempura scraps, some pickled ginger, and green onions.
As the batter starts to cook, it's constantly turned and shaped with skewers to form the characteristic round shape of takoyaki.
The takoyaki is cooked until it becomes golden brown and crispy on the outside while remaining soft on the inside.
Once cooked, the takoyaki balls are removed from the mold and placed on a plate.
They are drizzled with takoyaki sauce and mayonnaise.
Finally, they're garnished with katsuobushi (bonito flakes) and aonori (seaweed flakes) for added flavour and texture.
Takoyaki is a popular street food in Japan, and you can also find it in many Japanese restaurants worldwide. It's a delicious and savoury snack with a delightful combination of textures and flavours, making it a favourite among locals and tourists alike. It's perfect for enjoying at food stalls, festivals, or even at home if you have the necessary equipment.
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