Tako no Yaki

Tako no Yaki is a delightful Japanese seafood dish featuring tender octopus and a savory batter, cooked to perfection in a takoyaki grill. Each bite delivers a burst of flavor and a satisfying texture, making it a perfect high-protein meal.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100g
• Dashi stock - 250ml
• Egg - 1 large
• Cooked octopus, chopped - 100g
• Green onions, finely chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Pickled ginger, finely chopped - 1 tablespoon
• Tempura scraps (tenkasu) - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Oil for greasing - as needed
• Takoyaki sauce - for drizzling
• Mayonnaise - for drizzling
• Bonito flakes - for garnish
• Seaweed flakes - for garnish

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, dashi stock, egg, soy sauce, and salt to create a smooth batter.
2. Add the chopped cooked octopus, green onions, pickled ginger, and tempura scraps to the batter, mixing gently to combine.
3. Preheat a takoyaki grill or a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease the molds with oil.
4. Pour the batter into each mold until they are about 3/4 full.
5. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the edges start to set, then use a skewer or chopsticks to turn each piece 90 degrees.
6. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the takoyaki are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
7. Remove the takoyaki from the grill and place them on a serving plate.
8. Drizzle with takoyaki sauce and mayonnaise, then sprinkle bonito flakes and seaweed flakes on top.
9. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Tako no Yaki!

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 180 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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