Savory Takoyaki – Quick and Fluffy Octopus Balls at Home

Name: Savory Takoyaki – Quick and Fluffy Octopus Balls at Home
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 cup All-purpose flour (Gluten-free option available); 1 cup Cake flour (Can substitute with more all-purpose flour); 2 large Large eggs (Use egg substitute for vegan option); 2 cups Dashi (Homemade or instant can be used); 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (Gluten-free option available); 1 cup Cooked octopus (Can substitute with shrimp or other seafood); 1 cup Cabbage (Optional; can replace with lettuce); 1/4 cup Scallions (Can substitute with chives); 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil (Vegetable oil can be used); 1/2 cup Takoyaki sauce (Barbecue sauce can be used); 2 tablespoons Aonori (dried laver flakes) (Can omit or substitute with chopped nori); 1/4 cup Bonito flakes (Can substitute with shredded dried fish); 1/2 cup Kewpie mayonnaise (Regular mayonnaise can be used)

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Learn to make delicious Takoyaki, the iconic Japanese street food, quickly at home with everyday ingredients.

15 min

cook 5 min

Japanese

Ingredients

Instructions

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Quick & Easy Takoyaki

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, eggs, dashi, and soy sauce until smooth.
Preheat your takoyaki maker or non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Brush with toasted sesame oil.
Pour the batter into each mold about 3/4 full, then add the cooked octopus and scallions, and top with more batter.
Cook for around 3 minutes until the edges firm up, then carefully flip each ball and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the Takoyaki balls to a plate, drizzle with takoyaki sauce and Kewpie mayonnaise, and sprinkle with aonori and bonito flakes.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 balls
Calories: 220 kcal
Carbohydrate Content: 30 g
Protein Content: 8 g
Fat Content: 9 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 50 mg
Sodium Content: 500 mg
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 5 g