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Ingredients
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Batter
Fillings
Toppings
Method
Prepare the batter
- 1
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Prepare the fillings
- 3
Chop ingredients
Finely chop the cooked octopus, green onions, and pickled ginger. Set aside.
Cook the takoyaki
- 4
Preheat the takoyaki pan
Heat the takoyaki pan over medium heat and lightly oil the molds with vegetable oil.
- 5
Fill the molds
Pour the batter into each mold, filling them about 3/4 full. Add a small amount of the octopus, green onions, tempura scraps, and pickled ginger into each mold.
- 6
Cook and flip
Cook the takoyaki for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Use a skewer or chopsticks to flip each ball 90 degrees. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until all sides are golden brown.
- 7
Serve and garnish
- 8
Add toppings
Drizzle takoyaki sauce and mayonnaise over the balls. Sprinkle bonito flakes and aonori on top for garnish.
- 9
Enjoy
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade takoyaki!