How To Make Takoyaki (Recipe)

Takoyaki, or Octopus Balls is one of Japan’s best-known street food originated in Osaka. Whether you make traditional style with bits of octopus or other alternatives, these ball-shape dumplings are fun to make with your friends and family! GIVEAWAY ▶ PRINT RECIPE ▶ Prep tim: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves: 26 pieces Ingredients: 1-2 green onions 1 Tbsp. pickled red ginger (Beni Shoga) and more for garnish 4.2 oz (120 g) cooked octopus (See note) ¼ cup (4g) katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) and more for garnish 1 cup (4.2 oz/120 g) all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. kosher salt 2 large eggs 1 tsp. soy sauce 1½ cup (360 ml) dashi stock 2 Tbsp. or more vegetable oil for cooking ⅓ cup (15 g) Tenkasu (tempura scraps) Topping Takoyaki Sauce or Tonkatsu sauce (Recipe follows) Japanese mayonnaise Dried gree