Osaka-style takoyaki
The classic version from the streets of Osaka: browned outside, soft center and toppings added only at the last moment.
Instructions
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Heat the fryer
Heat the fryer with oil to 175°C. Prepare a rack for draining. Don't use paper, because the steam softens the base.
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Fry the takoyaki ⏱ 6 min 30 sec
Place the Takoyaki straight from frozen and fry at 170-175°C. Turn them halfway through, then check that they are crispy on the outside and piping hot in the center.
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Drain briefly
Lift the balls onto a rack and let the excess oil drain. Plate immediately, while the surface is crispy.
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Finish Osaka-style
Arrange on a platter, drizzle takoyaki sauce and Kewpie Mayo in a zigzag, then scatter aonori, katsuobushi and spring onions. Serve immediately.
Good to know
The center stays very hot, so let each portion rest 1-2 minutes before the first bite. Don't cover the platter or add the sauce before frying.
Frequently asked questions
What is takoyaki?
They are Japanese octopus balls, browned outside and soft in the centre, typical of the streets of Osaka. They are finished with a sweet-salty sauce, Kewpie Mayonnaise and bonito flakes.
What temperature do you fry frozen takoyaki at?
Put them straight from frozen and fry at 170 to 175°C, turning them halfway through. They are ready when crispy on the outside and piping hot in the centre.
Why do people burn their mouth on the first bite?
Because the centre stays very hot after frying. Let each portion rest 1 to 2 minutes before the first bite, so you do not scald yourself.
When do you add the sauce and toppings?
Only after frying, while the surface is crispy. Drizzle takoyaki sauce and Kewpie in a zigzag, then scatter aonori, katsuobushi and spring onions, and serve immediately.
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Osaka-style takoyaki
Osaka-style takoyaki
The classic version from the streets of Osaka: browned outside, soft center and toppings added only at the last moment.
Notes
The center stays very hot, so let each portion rest 1-2 minutes before the first bite. Don't cover the platter or add the sauce before frying.
