Takoyaki Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix well Dashi, eggs, soy sauce, salt, and flour with a whisk.

Step 2

Heat a Takoyaki pan with oil to very hot, just until the oil begins to smoke. Use enough oil to coat the pan using a paper towel so that the batter won't stick. Then pour batter to fill the holes of the pan.

Step 3

Drop octopus pieces in the batter in each hole, and sprinkle chopped green onions and ginger all over the pan.

Step 4

Cook at medium heat for 1-2 minutes and turn over using a Takoyaki turner (you can use a chopstick too). It can be a little tricky at first, so watch the video to see the technique. Cook another 3-4 minutes, turning constantly.

Step 5

Place the cooked Takoyaki on a plate and pour Takoyaki sauce and mayo over them (to taste). Finish the dish by sprinkling the Takoyaki with Aonori (green dried seaweed) and Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes).