takoyaki
🇯🇵 A dish from Japan
Takoyaki is a ball-shaped Japanese snack made of a wheat flour–based batter and cooked in a special molded pan. It is typically filled with minced or diced octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger, and green onion.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | wheat flour batter, octopus, pickled ginger, green onion, tempura scraps |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | cooked in a special spherical molded pan |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, umami-rich, topped with sauce and bonito |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | a popular street-food snack |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does takoyaki come from?
takoyaki is a dish that originated in Japan.
What is takoyaki?
Takoyaki is a ball-shaped Japanese snack made of a wheat flour–based batter and cooked in a special molded pan. It is typically filled with minced or diced octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger, and green onion.