Hello, how are you all doing? Here we will introduce delicious food from Japan.
【history】
The origins of takoyaki can be traced back to early Showa-era Osaka. It was originally based on a dish called “radio-yaki,” a flour-based dish that included beef tendon and konnyaku. Later, influenced by Akashiyaki (“tamago-yaki” from Akashi City in Hyogo Prefecture), changing the main ingredient to octopus led to the creation of what we now know as takoyaki.
In the 1950s, it quickly spread along with Osaka’s street food culture, and with the widespread availability of home takoyaki grills, it became established nationwide as “a dish to enjoy with family and friends.”
【characteristic】
Takoyaki is a batter-based dish made by putting octopus into a flour batter and cooking it into round shapes. It is characterized by a crispy outside and a soft, creamy inside.
Crispy outside, soft inside texture
Cooking on a high-temperature griddle achieves both a fragrant crispness and tenderness.
Springy texture of the octopus
Each small piece is packed with the umami of the sea.
Aroma of sauce, mayonnaise, green laver, and bonito flakes
The smell that spreads with the steam of freshly cooked takoyaki is irresistible.
Enjoyable at home or at stalls
With takoyaki makers being common, it is also popular as a family activity.
Flavor varies greatly by region and shop
Individuality comes from the firmness of the batter, the size of the octopus, the type of sauce, and other factors.
【category】
■Homemade curry
How was it? There are still many delicious things in Japan.
Be sure to try it when you visit Japan.
Let’s Enjoy！
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