Baked Takoyaki

Baked Takoyaki is a delightful twist on the traditional Japanese street food, featuring tender octopus pieces enveloped in a savory batter and baked to perfection. This high-protein dish is easy to prepare and brings a taste of Japan right to your home kitchen.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 100 grams
• eggs - 2 large
• dashi stock - 250 ml
• cooked octopus (diced) - 100 grams
• green onions (chopped) - 30 grams
• pickled ginger (chopped) - 20 grams
• soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• takoyaki sauce - for drizzling
• mayonnaise - for drizzling
• bonito flakes - for garnish
• nori flakes - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and grease a muffin tin with olive oil.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and dashi stock until well combined.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the diced octopus, chopped green onions, and pickled ginger into the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the greased muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before gently removing the baked takoyaki from the tin.
9. Drizzle with takoyaki sauce and mayonnaise, and sprinkle bonito flakes and nori flakes on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 210 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from octopus and eggs, supporting muscle health.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids beneficial for heart health.

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