Everything about Takoyaki totally explained
(literally fried or baked
octopus) is a popular
Japanese
dumpling made of
batter, diced octopus,
tempura scraps (
tenkasu),
pickled ginger,
konnyaku, and
green onion, topped with
okonomiyaki sauce, green laver (
aonori),
mayonnaise, and
katsuobushi (fish shavings), originating from
Osaka. Making takoyaki requires a
takoyaki pan, a special frying pan made of
cast iron with hemispherical
molds. There is a similarly named dish called
ikayaki but it's a broiled whole
squid and bears no resemblance.
"Yaki" is derived from which simply means "to bake or grill" in the
Japanese language, and can be found in the names of other
Japanese cuisine items such as
teriyaki or
sukiyaki.
Although takoyaki can easily be made at home if the equipment is available, it's usually considered to be
fast food and mostly sold on the streets. Frozen takoyaki are also sold, and there are restaurants in which customers can cook their own takoyaki at their tables. Takoyaki is especially popular in the
Kansai region, but has risen in popularity in other
parts of Japan. Takoyaki is generally eaten as a
snack food, but some people eat as a side dish with a bowl of cooked rice in Osaka.
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