Takoyaki
These savory Japanese octopus balls are a popular street food and snack. A flavorful batter encases a tender piece of octopus, cooked in a special pan until golden and crispy on the outside. They are typically served with a variety of toppings like takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes.
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- Общее время
- 50 мин
- Порции
- 4
- Сложность
- Средне
Информация об аллергенах: может содержать яйца, рыба, глютен, моллюски и соя. При наличии аллергии всегда проверяйте упаковки ингредиентов.
Подготовка
Ингредиенты
batter
- 1 стаканall-purpose flour
- 2 стаканdashi stock
- 1 шт.egg, large
- 1 ч. л.soy sauce
filling
- 150 gboiled octopus, cut into 1.5 cm pieces
- 2 шт.green onion, finely chopped
- 2 ст. л.pickled red ginger, chopped
- 0,25 стаканtenkasu (tempura scraps)
cooking
- 2 ст. л.vegetable oil
toppings
- 0,5 стаканtakoyaki sauce
- 0,25 стаканjapanese mayonnaise
- 5 gkatsuobushi
- 2 gaonori(необязательно)
Инвентарь
takoyaki pan · skewer · chopsticks · large bowl · whisk
Приготовление
Шаг за шагом
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, dashi stock, egg, and soy sauce until a smooth batter forms.
Около 5 мин
Совет повара: Ensure there are no lumps in the batter for a smooth texture.
- 2
Heat a takoyaki pan over medium heat and brush each well generously with vegetable oil.
Около 2 мин
Совет повара: A well-oiled pan prevents sticking and helps create a crispy exterior.
- 3
Pour the batter into each well, filling them almost to the brim.
Около 1 мин
- 4
Immediately add one piece of boiled octopus, some green onion, pickled red ginger, and tenkasu into each well.
Около 3 мин
Совет повара: Work quickly before the batter sets too much.
- 5
After a few minutes, when the edges of the batter firm up, use a skewer or chopstick to separate the batter around each well. Begin to turn each ball 90 degrees so the uncooked batter spills into the pan.
Около 3 мин
Совет повара: This technique helps create perfectly spherical takoyaki.
- 6
Continue turning the takoyaki every minute or so, rotating them completely to cook all sides evenly until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes total.
Около 10 мин
Совет повара: The more you turn them, the rounder and crispier they will become.
- 7
Remove the cooked takoyaki from the pan and transfer them to a serving plate.
Около 1 мин
- 8
Drizzle generously with takoyaki sauce and Japanese mayonnaise.
Около 1 мин
Совет повара: You can use a squeeze bottle for a neat presentation with the mayonnaise.
- 9
Garnish with katsuobushi and aonori, if using, and serve immediately.
Около 1 мин
Совет повара: The katsuobushi will 'dance' from the heat of the takoyaki, which is a fun visual!
Правильное хранение
Store leftover takoyaki in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a toaster oven or microwave until warmed through.