Takoyaki Recipe
6 pieces octopus balls with jidori tartar & okonomiyaki sauce.
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Ingredients
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Takoyaki Ingredients
Method
Takoyaki Preparation
- 1
- 2
Preheat Takoyaki Pan
Heat the takoyaki pan on medium heat and grease the molds with oil.
- 3
Pour the Batter
Pour the batter into each mold, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 4
Add Fillings
Place a small amount of diced octopus, green onions, and pickled ginger into each mold.
- 5
Cook and Flip
Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then use skewers to flip the balls over to cook the other side.
- 6
Finish Cooking
Continue cooking until all sides are golden brown and the balls are cooked through, about another 3-4 minutes.
- 7
Serve
Remove the takoyaki from the pan and drizzle with takoyaki sauce and mayonnaise. Sprinkle bonito flakes and aonori on top before serving.

