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Easy Takoyaki Octopus Balls

Easy Takoyaki Octopus Balls

Summary

Servings 30
Time Needed Prep
Cook
Ingredients 15
Difficulty Easy

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Dashi fish broth
  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 Green Onion stalks, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Pickled Red Ginger
  • 150 ml Boiled Octopus chopped into 0.5 inches bits
  • Takoyaki Sauce
  • Mayonaise
  • Dried Green Seaweed
  • Dried Bonito Flakes
  • Paprika
  • Pork Floss

Nutrition Information

Qty per
9g serve
Qty per
100g
Energy 16.166666666667kcalcal 173.83512544803kcalcal
Protein 0.43033333333333gg 4.6272401433692gg
Fat (total) 0.041gg 0.44086021505376gg
 - saturated 0.10633333333333gg 1.1433691756272gg
Carbohydrate 3.3796666666667gg 36.340501792115gg
 - sugars 0.11133333333333gg 1.1971326164875gg
Dietary Fibre 0.21266666666667gg 2.2867383512545gg
Sodium 0.58333333333333mgmg 6.2724014336918mgmg

Nutritional information does not include the following ingredients: Dashi, Cornstarch, Eggs, Soy Sauce, Salt, Pickled red ginger, Boiled octopus, Takoyaki sauce, Mayonaise, Dried Green Seaweed, Dried Bonito Flakes, Paprika, Pork floss

Please Note - Nutritional information is provided as a guide only and may not be accurate.

Takoyaki is a popular Japanese snack made up of savory, octopus-filled balls fried in a special mold.

The dish originated in the early 20th century in Osaka, Japan, and has since become a popular street food.

Takoyaki is often served with toppings, including bonito flakes, mayonnaise, and green onion.

Takoyaki has a long and exciting history. The dish was first created in 1935 by a street vendor named Tomekichi Endo. He experimented with various ingredients, settling on flour, water, and diced octopus. He then created the special pan, which consists of several small, round molds. The pan has remained unchanged since Endo’s original invention.

Easy Takoyaki (Octopus) Balls I Stay at Home Mum

Making the snack is a fairly simple process.

First, you must gather the necessary ingredients, including all-purpose flour, baking powder, cold water, diced octopus, and green onions. Next, you will combine the flour, baking powder, and cold water in a bowl, using a whisk to mix everything until a batter is formed.

Then, you will add the octopus and green onion to the batter and mix everything.

Easy Takoyaki (Octopus) Balls I Stay at Home Mum

Once the batter is ready, you must prepare the takoyaki pan. Heat the pan over medium heat and spread oil over the molds. Then, pour the batter into the molds and cook for a few minutes.

When the edges of the takoyaki are golden and crispy, flip them over to cook the other side. Finally, you will add your favourite toppings and enjoy your freshly-made takoyaki.

Easy Takoyaki (Octopus) Balls I Stay at Home Mum

Takoyaki is a great dish to serve as a main or side dish. It is often served with various toppings, including bonito flakes, mayonnaise, and green onion, adding to the dish’s flavour.

Whether you are looking for a quick snack or a delicious meal, these octopus balls will surely please. You can enjoy a delicious, homemade snack in no time with a few simple steps.

Easy Takoyaki (Octopus) Balls I Stay at Home Mum

Method

  1. Combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, eggs, soy sauce, salt, and Dashi in a mixing bowl. Mix well until smooth.

  2. Add the chopped green onions, pickled ginger, and boiled octopus to the batter. Mix well.

  3. Heat the Takoyaki pan over medium heat. Brush the pan with oil to prevent sticking.

  4. Pour the batter into the pan, filling each hole up to 3/4 full.

  5. Flip the balls over with a skewer or chopstick when the bottom is golden brown. Keep turning the balls until they are evenly cooked.

  6. Once the Takoyaki balls are cooked, remove them from the pan and place them on a plate.

  7. Drizzle Takoyaki sauce and mayonnaise over the balls. Sprinkle dried green seaweed, bonito flakes, paprika, and pork floss on top.

  8. Serve hot, and enjoy!

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