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Takoyaki
Whisk the flour, eggs, cold dashi, soy sauce and salt to a smooth, very thin batter, about the texture of milk. Pour it into a jug and chill for 30 minutes. Stir the Worcestershire, ketchup and sugar together for the sauce.
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How long does Takoyaki take?
1 hr 15 min all in — 20 min prep, 25 min cook, 30 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Soy. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Chef's knife, Cutting board.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
How much soy sauce?
1 tsp of Soy sauce.
How much sugar?
1 tsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Octopus → Cooked prawns or squid. Squid is the closest chew. Prawns are softer and sweeter. Dashi → Water with 1 tsp instant dashi granules. Granules are what most home cooks use. Homemade dashi tastes cleaner.
What should I watch for?
The middle stays molten and holds heat for minutes. Bite one in half and wait.
Any tips from this recipe?
Add a handful of tenkasu and some chopped red pickled ginger with the spring onion for the shop flavour. Cheese, sausage or prawn work in place of octopus at a takoyaki party. Purists will say something.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.