Takoyaki

Savor the taste of Japan with these delightful takoyaki balls, filled with tender octopus and topped with savory sauces and bonito flakes. Perfect for a fun weeknight dinner or a lively gathering with friends!

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup dashi stock
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup octopus
• 1/4 cup green onions
• 1/4 cup tenkasu
• to taste takoyaki sauce
• to taste aonori
• to taste katsuobushi

Method

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, dashi stock, and beaten egg to create a smooth batter.

2. 2

   Preheat your takoyaki pan over medium heat and lightly grease each hole with oil.

3. 3

   Pour the batter into each hole of the takoyaki pan, filling them about 3/4 full.

4. 4

   Add a small amount of diced octopus, green onions, and tenkasu to each hole.

5. 5

   Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown, then use a skewer to turn them over and cook for another 3-4 minutes until evenly cooked.

6. 6

   Once cooked, remove the takoyaki balls from the pan and place them on a serving plate.

7. 7

   Drizzle with takoyaki sauce and sprinkle with aonori and katsuobushi before serving.