Authentic Takoyaki (Japanese Fried Octopus Balls)

Name: Authentic Takoyaki (Japanese Fried Octopus Balls)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp tomato ketchup; 1 tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu); 1 tsp mirin; 1 tsp honey; ⅛ tsp dashi granules; 500 ml dashi stock (cooled); 1 egg; 100 g cake flour; 1 tsp Japanese light soy sauce (usukuchi shoyu) (or regular Japanese soy sauce); toasted sesame oil (for cooking); 120 g boiled octopus (or steamed); 4 tbsp red pickled ginger (benishoga); 50 g finely chopped green onions; 30 g tempura flakes (tenkasu); Japanese mayonnaise (such as Kewpie); aonori (dried green seaweed powder) (for garnish); bonito flakes (katsuobushi) (for garnish); finely chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Takoyaki is an iconic Japanese street food with a light, crispy outside and soft chewy center packed with octopus, pickled ginger and served with a variety of tasty toppings. These authentic, festival-style takoyaki are totally addictive and perfect for parties or family dinners!

Updated at: Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:08:07 GMT