Dairy-Free Takoyaki

Dairy-Free Takoyaki is a delightful twist on the traditional Japanese street food, featuring a savory batter filled with tender octopus and green onions, all cooked to perfection in a special takoyaki pan. This dish offers a crispy exterior with a soft, flavorful interior, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Cornstarch - 20 grams
• Dashi powder (vegan) - 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Water - 300 ml
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - for greasing the takoyaki pan
• Cooked octopus, diced - 100 grams
• Green onions, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Pickled ginger, chopped - 1 tablespoon
• Nori (seaweed), shredded - for garnish
• Dairy-free mayonnaise - for drizzling
• Takoyaki sauce (vegan) - for drizzling

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, dashi powder, baking powder, and salt.
2. Gradually whisk in the water and soy sauce until the batter is smooth and well combined.
3. Preheat a takoyaki pan over medium heat and lightly grease each mold with vegetable oil.
4. Pour the batter into each mold, filling them about 3/4 full.
5. Add a few pieces of diced octopus, chopped green onions, and pickled ginger into each mold.
6. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then use a skewer to turn the takoyaki balls 90 degrees.
7. Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, turning them frequently until they are evenly browned and cooked through.
8. Once cooked, carefully remove the takoyaki from the pan and place them on a serving plate.
9. Drizzle with dairy-free mayonnaise and takoyaki sauce, then sprinkle with shredded nori.
10. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Dairy-Free Takoyaki!

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from octopus, which supports muscle health.
• Contains seaweed, which is a source of vitamins and minerals.

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