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Japanese Takoyaki with Pickled Ginger and Bonito Flakes

Name: Japanese Takoyaki with Pickled Ginger and Bonito Flakes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 3/4 cups dashi stock; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup cooked octopus, diced; 2 tbsp pickled ginger, finely chopped; 2 tbsp green onion, finely chopped; Takoyaki sauce, to taste; Mayonnaise, to taste; 1/4 cup bonito flakes; 2 tbsp aonori (dried seaweed powder)

A popular Japanese street food, Takoyaki are savory puff batter balls filled with octopus, and topped with pickled ginger and seasonings.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 18, 2025

Japanese Takoyaki with Pickled Ginger and Bonito Flakes — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 h 15 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Takoyaki Batter

For the Fillings

For the Toppings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 234 kcal
Protein: 12.25 g
Carbs: 31 g
Fat: 6.25 g
Fiber: 0.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 937 kcal
Protein: 49 g
Carbs: 124 g
Fat: 25 g
Fiber: 3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup all-purpose flour	455	13	95	1	3
2 eggs, lightly beaten	140	12	1	10	0
1 3/4 cups dashi stock	5	1	0	0	0
1 tbsp soy sauce	8	1	1	0	0
1/2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup cooked octopus, diced	80	15	3	1	0
2 tbsp pickled ginger, finely chopped	5	0	1	0	0
2 tbsp green onion, finely chopped	4	0	1	0	0
Takoyaki sauce, to taste	80	0	20	0	0
Mayonnaise, to taste	120	0	0	13	0
1/4 cup bonito flakes	30	6	0	0	0
2 tbsp aonori (dried seaweed powder)	10	1	2	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Batter

1
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine flour and dashi stock slowly while whisking to prevent lumps.
2
Add Wet Ingredients
Add in the beaten eggs, soy sauce, and salt. Mix until smooth.
3
Rest the Batter
Let the batter rest for 15 minutes to thicken slightly.

Preparing the Fillings

1
Dice Octopus
Dice the cooked octopus into small, uniform pieces.
2
Chop Ginger and Onions
Chop the pickled ginger and green onions, setting each aside.
3
Prepare the Pan
Prepare the takoyaki pan by oiling each compartment lightly.

How to Make Japanese Takoyaki with Pickled Ginger and Bonito Flakes

Total time: 1 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking Takoyaki
Heat the takoyaki pan on medium heat and pour the batter into the compartments filling them halfway. Add octopus, ginger, and green onions, then top up with more batter.
2
Turning the Takoyaki
Use a skewer or chopsticks to turn the balls carefully, cooking until golden brown and crisp.
3
Serving Preparation
Once cooked, remove from heat and arrange on a serving platter.