Japanese fast food "takoyaki"(Octupus balls)

Hi guys, this is Kazu, how are you doing? Today let me introduce Japanese fast food "Takoyaki"!!
Takoyaki is one of the most popular Japanese fast food. Even here in sydney, I know a lot of foreigners who love Takoyaki.

Takoyaki is a cheap and easy take away food. Its like a Japanese fast food. There are also some eat in style Takoyaki shop, but most Takoyaki shop in Japan are take away style. Takoyaki is from Osaka, there are heaps of takoyaki shop in Osaka and they are sooo cheap and delicious. Some shop in Osaka sell Takoyaki(8-12pieces) about $1!!! You will see so many Takoyaki shops lining the street in Osaka. When you go there its worth to try and you will love it trust me!!!



There are many types of Takoyaki today, different flavours, sauce, ingredients and way of cook.
So today let me teach you guys how to make traditional Osaka style Takoyaki!!

How to Make Takoyaki (40 pieces)  

Batter:

• Flour ......................................................... 140g
• Skim milk.................................................. tbsp 2
• Baking powder.......................................... tsp 1
• Suger..........................................................tsp 2
• Salt.............................................................tsp 1/2
• Soy sauce...................................................tsp 2
• Dashi(Dried bonit and kelp stock).............600cc (must be hot)
• Egg.............................................................2

Fillings:

• Cubed octopus(boiled)
• green onions(shallot)
• ttenkasu(tempura bits)
• Beni shouga(Marinated ginger)

Toppings:

• Takoyaki sauce
• Mayonaise(Japanese one preffered)
• Shaved bonito Flakes
• Powdered seaweed

Also you will need Takoyaki pan(can be puff pancake pan).


You can find all the ingredients in Japanese or Asian glossary store. Also there are also takoyaki powder sold in Asian or Japanese glossary, so you dont have to mix all ingredients if you buy Takoyaki powder.

Step1:

Prepare the ingredients. Mix well all the stuff in butter from batter section, please note that Dashi(soup stock) must be hot for better taste.

Step2:

Heat the Takoyaki pan. Brush oil into each cup and top of the pan.

Pour the batter into each cup. Dont worry if the batter  over flows a bit.





Step3:
Then add the octopus and all the indredients from fillings section to each cup quickly.
After you put all the ingredients, pour more batter to the pan and make it overflowed.



Step4:
Wait a few mins, then use a takoyaki pick or tooth pick to give them a 90 degree turn.


 

Step5:
Now use the pick and give another 90 degree turn, stuffing the edges as you turn.Keep the balls round.


Step6:
When the coulour of balls turn to brown, its ready to eat!! Place then on a plate and put the toppings in the order of followind as much as you want.
1.Takoyaki sauce
2.mayonaise
3.dried seaweed
4.dshaved bonito flakes.


Now you can enjoy your delicious Takoyaki!!! Enjoy!!!
But now again, I want you guys to come to Japan and try real street Takoyaki!!!
See you in Japan!!

Thanks
Kazuhito Isaji