Takoyaki (Octopus Balls)
Takoyaki, or octopus balls, are a beloved Japanese street food that tantalizes the taste buds with their crispy exterior and soft, savory center. These delightful bite-sized treats are filled with tender octopus and drizzled with tangy takoyaki sauce and creamy Kewpie mayonnaise. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, they’re a fun culinary adventure that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings (12 balls) 1x
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups water or dashi stock
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cooked octopus, diced
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp beni shoga (pickled ginger)
- Takoyaki sauce (to taste)
- Kewpie mayonnaise (for garnish)
- Bonito flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water or dashi stock, and eggs until smooth.
- Preheat your takoyaki pan over medium heat and lightly grease the wells with oil.
- Fill each well halfway with batter.
- Add diced octopus, green onions, and beni shoga to each well and stir gently.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until bubbles form; then flip the balls using skewers to achieve an even golden brown color.
- Serve warm topped with takoyaki sauce, kewpie mayonnaise, and bonito flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg