Takoyaki are a Japanese street food delight! Crispy on the outside and tender inside, each bite reveals a tasty nugget of octopus nestled in fluffy batter.
Drizzled with savoury sauce, creamy mayo and a flurry of bonito flakes that dance with the heat, takoyaki is a delicious, comforting snack.
They are a favourite treat when visiting Japan so why not try making them at home?
You can make 14 golden takoyaki octopus balls with this convenient aluminium pan. Without the weight of the cast iron version, it also has a smooth non-stick coating that makes washing up super easy.
Of course, a takoyaki pan is no good without the pick so I have paired this one with a quality plastic pick that's compatible with the pan's non-stick coating.
You can find recipes and videos that show you how to make takoyaki all over the Internet but here are a few good ones I found:
They often describe a lot of ingredients to add to the batter which might be hard to find - don't worry, you don't need them all. And please don't buy a pan from Amazon when there's such a good one right here!
Information:
- The takoyaki pan is only suitable for use on a gas hob or portable gas stove for indoor use.
- Take care when handling a hot pan and use oven gloves or other protection when picking it up.
- Download the safety information here.
Takoyaki pan dimensions: 21cm across x 24cm including handles, 3.2cm high. Made in China.
Takoyaki pick dimensions: 18cm long x approx 2cm at the widest point. Made in Japan.