Try making your own Takoyaki
Takoyaki is one of the most famous Japanese snack foods there is, and when you come here it’s a must-try in any gourmet tour of the country.
I came across this recipe for takoyaki over on Bento.com, and I hope some of you guys might try it out. Even if you can’t make it to Japan in person you can at least try to cook up the flavor of Japan in your own kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 200g chopped boiled octopus
- cooking oil
- benishoga (pickled ginger) (to taste)
- chopped negi (or scallions) (to taste)
- tenkasu (or rice crispies) (to taste)
Batter:
- 450cc water
- 1 piece konbu (kelp), 10cm square
- 15g powdered katsuo-bushi (shaved dried bonito)
- 200g flour
- 2 eggs
Sauce:
- commercial takoyaki sauce
- or worcestershire sauce
- or bulldog sauce
- or mayonnaise
Cooking time: 10-20 minutes
Servings: 50-60 pieces (4-5 persons)
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