Do you know what is takoyaki?
The literal translation is octopus(tako) grilled (yaki) - with some people calling it grilled octopus ball.
This classic Japanese street snack is a wheat flour ball, typically filled with tako (boiled octopus).
Traditionally, takoyaki batter is usually made from flour and dashi (japanese soup stock); but we've come up with our own localised version using simple ingredients that are common in your kitchen or readily available at any supermarket.
Of course, feel free to buy a premix and follow package instructions.
Let's not forget the best part about making takoyaki at home - you can put in ANY ingredients you like~
We tried ham, cheese and even mentaiko this time! What do you like in your takoyaki?
Recipe
Takoyaki Batter | Fillings (anything you like!) | Toppings |
300ml Water + Soup stock cube (or 300ml stock) | Tako (boiled octopus) | Takoyaki Sauce |
1 cup Plain Flour | Cheese | Mayo |
Pinch of Salt | Ham | Bonito flakes |
Pinch of Pepper | Mentaiko | Aonori flakes |
2 Eggs | Sweet Corn | |
Chopped Spring Onion (optional) | Tenkasu | |
Pickled Red Ginger |
S T E P S
- Mix all batter ingredients together and set aside
- Prepare BRUNO hotplate with Takoyaki attachment and set to HIGH heat
- Fill the holes with oil to at least 1/3 for crispy takoyaki!
- Let the oil heat up before pouring in your batter, overfilling is ok!
- Add in your fillings as desired!
- When the outer layer starts to cook and form, you can turn your takoyaki over, spilling the uncooked batter over.
- Try to stuff all the excess into the hole, forming the perfect ball!
- Cook till everything is golden brown and you can serve with your favourite sauces and toppings!
Tip: The takoyakis in the middle will cook slightly faster, remove and serve those first, then move the remaining takoyaki inwards
WIN! - A full set of BRUNO Miniatures (6 gacha) and other premiums!
Here's how to participate:
1) Recreate any recipe from BRUNO Test Kitchen, feel free to give it your own twist!
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