Takoyaki Bites

Takoyaki Bites are delightful, bite-sized balls filled with a savory mixture of octopus and green onions, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch. This kosher version omits traditional ingredients while maintaining authentic flavors, making them a unique and tasty treat.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Cornstarch - 20 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Water - 250 milliliters
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Cooked octopus (or substitute with cooked mushrooms for vegetarian) - 100 grams, diced
• Green onions - 2, finely chopped
• Pickled ginger - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) - 10 grams (optional, for garnish)
• Nori (seaweed) - 1 tablespoon, shredded (for garnish)
• Takoyaki sauce - for drizzling
• Mayonnaise - for drizzling

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and water. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
2. Heat a takoyaki pan or a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and brush it lightly with vegetable oil.
3. Pour the batter into the mold or pan, filling each cavity halfway.
4. Add diced octopus (or mushrooms), green onions, and pickled ginger to each cavity.
5. Pour more batter on top to cover the fillings and allow to cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden.
6. Using a skewer or chopsticks, flip each ball to cook evenly on all sides, approximately 3-4 minutes more.
7. Once golden brown and crispy, remove from the pan and place on a serving plate.
8. Drizzle with takoyaki sauce and mayonnaise, and sprinkle with katsuobushi and shredded nori for garnish.
9. Serve hot and enjoy your Takoyaki Bites!

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from octopus or mushrooms.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from green onions.

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