Takoyaki

Japanese octopus balls

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    30

    takoyaki
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood: Culinary Treasures from Our Waters

By John Ash

Published 2023

  • About

In this recipe for a popular Japanese street food, chopped tender octopus, green onion, and ginger are covered in batter and cooked in a special pan. Typically served in paper dishes that resemble little boats, it’s a staple food of Japanese festivals and can be found in convenience stores, food trucks, and restaurants all around the country. Takoyaki pans are widely available online, or if you’re lucky enough to have an aebleskiver pan used to make Danish pancake balls, you can use that. O