Let’s try making some “takoyaki” when you visit Osaka!
The most famous food in Osaka is “takoyaki.”
People living in Osaka almost always have a “takoyaki pan” in their homes, and can make takoyaki themselves.
To Osaka residents, takoyaki is a very familiar food.
Now I will introduce you to the techniques of making takoyaki.
When making “takoyaki,” you will use a pan with hemispherical holes.
First, spread some cooking oil on the pan.
Next, place some boiled octopus on the pan.
Next, place some chopped scallions on the pan.
Next, pour a batter made of flour, water or milk, eggs, etc. into the pan.
You can also add some tempura bits or red picked ginger if you’d
like.The next step is the most important point of making takoyaki, and also the most exciting moment!
When the surface of the batter is cooked, you will rotate the takoyaki using a special takoyaki pick!
Please see this video showing an actual takoyaki being cooked.
Whether or not you get a nice spherical takoyaki depends on your technique!
Most importantly, it is very enjoyable to cook with friends and family.
If you succeed, you will get a nice spherical shape as shown in the photo.
Finally, you can top the takoyaki with special takoyaki sauce, green powder, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes to complete it.
Cooked takoyaki is very hot, so be careful not to burn yourself when eating.
Eating store-bought takoyaki is good, but home-cooked takoyaki is very tasty.
When you visit Osaka, please try making your own takoyaki!
