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 Encyclopedia: Takoyaki
Takoyaki (たこ焼き, タコ焼き or 蛸焼き, literally fried or baked octopus) is a popular Japanese dumpling made of batter, octopus, tenkasu, pickled ginger, konnyaku, and leek, topped with okonomiyaki sauce, green laver (aonori), and mayonnaise.
In Kansai region, takoyaki is considered a side dish and eaten with a bowl of cooked rice.
Making takoyaki requires a takoyakiki, a special frying pan made of cast iron with half-spherical molds.
http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Takoyaki   (794 words)

  
 It's in Osaka, but What Is It ? -1
You can eat takoyaki with a sauce, but the original recipe doesn't call for one.
Takoyaki is a fast food snack sold in shops and sidewalk stalls.
Serious takoyaki makers will try for a special flavor, using their own original recipes for the batter and the sauce that goes on top.
http://web-japan.org/nipponia/nipponia14/whata02.html   (424 words)

  
 New Page 9
Sometimes "Takoyaki" will be dinner, and sometimes "Takoyaki" will be a snack.
"Takoyaki" is made by flour, beaten eggs, octopus, deep-fry flour, red-pickled ginger, soy sauce stock and spring onions.
There are a lot of famous foods and "Takoyaki" is the best of all the foods.
http://fp.uni.edu/ciep/new_page_9.htm   (394 words)

  
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Takoyaki, the food for the local people in Osaka, was founded 66 years ago, in 1933 (Showa 8).
Aizuya Aizuya's Takoyaki has a taste of the original Takoyaki, seasoned with soup stock and soy sauce, so there is no need to apply sauce when eating.
In those days, the dumplings of Takoyaki did not contain bits of octopus, but konjak and meat, and had the fashionable name "Radio-yaki".
http://www.ana.co.jp/eng/guides/skywalker/dms/osa/b41.html   (204 words)

  
 Japan Times: Great big balls of octopus -- easy on the sauce
While folks in other parts of Japan consider takoyaki a snack food to be eaten at festival time, the regional government estimates that households in Osaka make a meal of takoyaki at least once a month.
During the takoyaki boom of the '90s, every variation on the dumpling was tried and the takoyaki flavor made it into everything from potato chips to pizza.
With all the many versions around (my favorite is a milk-based batter takoyaki seasoned with salt and a squeeze of lemon), the easiest for the home cook might be this simple recipe.
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/makeprfy.pl5?fg20020721rl.htm   (825 words)

  
 The World Meets Kansai's Taste
As for toppings, the various sauces are used as well as mayonaise, shaved dried bonito, and aonori (dried seaweed flakes).
Okonomiyaki customers, whose name literally means "cook to taste," where request their own ingredients which are mixed with flour and water, then cooked on the griddle like a pancake.
It is difficult for non-Kansai people to understand that okonomiyaki and takoyaki are eaten as a main meal.
http://www.kippo.or.jp/culture_e/syoku/umiyama/osaka03.html   (547 words)

  
 Viva Viva V6 - Junk Battle - Round #1
Takoyaki: Famous Osakan dish that involves small spheres of dough with octopus cooked inside.
At the very end of the battle, Okada-kun brought out his secret weapon: three 8cm takoyaki inside of a giant mold to make a 16cm takoyaki.
And then they put it inside of a regular 3cm takoyaki.
http://www.senshigakuen.com/degrees/tv/vvv6/junk1.htm   (1213 words)

  
 Tad eats "TAKOYAKI"!!.
"TAKOYAKI" is very famous traditional Japanese food, which was originated in Akashi-city.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xk7k-ort/tad4.html   (12 words)

  
 Mizu no Nipon (Japanese Waters) :: A Shrine/Source to all things Japanese (ish).
Remove from the pan and serve with sauce and/or mayonnaise.
Anyhow, there are some new recipes in here, including one for takoyaki, two for miso soup, another for curry rice, and the original onigiri recipe from Natsuki Takaya-sensei's Fruits Basket.
Allow the liquid to cool, then add the liquid, flour and eggs to a bowl and mix.
http://www.freewebs.com/realmofbalmung/recipes.htm   (972 words)

  
 Suki Suki Takoyaki!
While everyone was eating and enjoying the takoyaki, Matsu Goro fainted.
Chu Goro was in the super market gathering supplies for cooking takoyaki.
Chu Goro cooked a lot of takoyaki for the other mice.
http://www.tcp.com/doi/taru/episodes/movie3.html   (1078 words)

  
 Japan Today - Picture Of The Day - "Takoyaki" stands are a popular nighttime sight in many parts of Tokyo. - Japan's ...
I am very pleased to see takoyaki called by its real name in an English-language publication, rather than named "octopus dough balls" or some other idiotic anglicization.
the takoyaki stall at the station was still open when I got back into town.
Sweet pastry with creamy filling and anko-the red sweet beans.
http://www.japantoday.com/e?content=picture&id=1149   (805 words)

  
 Sugiyama/ UO-AEI, Student Project #7
TAKOYAKI being fried up, take them out onto the dish and put the sauce over them with a cooking brush.
Repeat this often so that TAKOYAKI will not be overly fried, until it forms a round shape.
Prepare the takoyaki steel mold, which has many hemispheric hollows, after the material has been mixed smoothly and the ingredients have been prepared.
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~leslieob/sugiproject7.html   (550 words)

  
 Takoyaki
Once they're ready, each ball is pierced with a toothpick (for neater eating), slathered with a sticky brown sauce, and sprinkled with bonita (fish) flakes.
Takoyaki are cooked in what look like small, iron muffin tins.
A Dictionary of Japanese Food describes takoyaki as "a simple, popular snack requiring strong powers of digestion." But an American friend who lived in Japan for seven years strongly disagreed: "We always searched them out.
http://www.jamesbeard.org/events/words/takoyaki.shtml   (183 words)

  
 t a k o y a k i . o r g
Takoyaki part three (8.4MB) Packing some of the finished takoyaki into containers/Turning the takoyaki over to ensure even cooking.
Seriously, my friend Matt shot some footage of a cook at a takoyaki stall in Osaka.
Pls advise where I can buy the takoyaki pan in the pics because the teflon type is very expensive.Wud u know the model and the source tnx!
http://www.takoyaki.org/comments.php?id=535_0_1_0_C   (435 words)

  
 Japan Forum - Recipe for Takoyaki ?
I got some of the best takoyaki from a streetside booth that was setup, in Kawasaki, It really was good, anyways good luck on finding a recipe, I am sure with all the great cooks here on JREF you should get a reply.
I think the really good takoyaki shops have their secret recipes for the mixture.
Does anyone know of a good Takoyaki recipe that I can make with ingrediants from the UK....
http://www.jref.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9370   (603 words)

  
 Mrs. Lin's Kitchen:Your Ultimate Source for Asian Kitchenware, Tableware, Products and Gifts.
With a wooden handle and a playful octopus molded into the sturdy iron pan, this item is a fun way to prepare this classic snack.
A savory Japanese dish made with cabbage, onion, ginger and fresh octopus and shaped into a ball, this cast iron pan will help you make perfect takoyaki.
Hand washing will keep your pan cooking perfect takoyaki every time!
http://www.mrslinskitchen.com/cgi-bin/kitstore/kitshop.cgi?ACTION=ENTER&thispage=6096.html&ORDER_ID=!ORDERID!   (105 words)

  
 Internet Archive: Details: takoyaki
TAKOYAKI is famous in Osaka, and it is made of flour where OCTOPUS and other ingredients are used and shaped like balls.
This is one of the famous TAKOYAKI stalls in Namba.
http://www.archive.org/details-db.php?mediatype=image&identifier=takoyaki   (32 words)

  
 Tamago Heaven - Takoyaki
heheh i finally used my takoyaki cooker XDXD went to supermarket and bought a tako arm.
I'm a bit rusty from not cooking it in a year lol...
I can't believe you waited until NOW to use your takoyaki cooker, haha...how long has it been?!
http://www.greatestjournal.com/go.bml?journal=takozawa&itemid=44839&dir=prev   (256 words)

  
 AnimeOnDVD.com >> Disc Reviews >> Medabots Vol. #09
Takoyaki is a Japanese snack made of a small piece of dough with a piece of octopus in the middle.
Natalie tries various recipes on Ikki, but each one fails.
This episode is absolutely hilarious though, and I do find it amazing that they left in all the takoyaki, as it's purely Japanese.
http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews/printer.php?printer=1&review=2030   (778 words)

  
 Shoujo Kakumei Utena Series Scripts ... (c) Yasuyuki Sato/Project Utena Encyclopedia
The reason why Utena says Anthy's lunch is like "ennichi" is that "takoyaki" and "yakisoba" are common foods you can find at "ennichi" booths.
Temples and shrines hold a festival this day, and that's also called "ennichi." At the festival, they open some booths and sell foods, toys, good-luck charms, and other goods.
In Japan, if you go to a glossary store or convenience store, you can find a lot of ready-to-eat prepackaged foods in "retort packages".
http://www.ohtori.nu/scripts/Episode_11.htm   (1609 words)

  
 husKy9's Kitchen : January 2005
Another important thing that is needed, is the takoyaki pan but it is quite difficult to find in western countries.
However I prefer to buy the premix from supermarket which is much more convenient and guarantee results.
Since most premix can make up to 50 takoyaki, for 2-4 people, I used 1/2 of the portion in the premix and mix with water till I got a batter that is not too watery or too thick.
http://husky9.blogspot.com/2005_01_01_husky9_archive.html   (414 words)

  
 Otafuku - New York, NY, 10003-7503 - Citysearch
By the way, Otafuku is the brand name of a condiment sauce similar to ketchup used on the takoyaki.
Okonomiyaki (cabbage pancake with your choice of fillings) is another recommendation.
Try the takoyaki [octopus balls] made of bits of octopus, red ginger, and scallions in a baked batter ball (a treat to watch it being made) similar to the Danish abelskivers.
http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/32895095   (257 words)

  
 Okonomiyaki Maker & Takoyaki M
Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki sell well in all seasons!!
The light and tasty snacks attract a wide range of customers and promote profits!
Takoyaki are cooked on aluminium molds like little balls.
http://www.suntec-jp.co.jp/english/wafuu/wafuu1.htm   (61 words)

  
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It may be good to try after having eaten ramen at Shukaen.
Please try and enjoy this tasty food when you come to Onomichi.
At first, there seems to be nothing special in the takoyaki, but is VERY delicious.
http://www.onosho.ed.jp/studentswork/reading/20003625/20003625_e.htm   (107 words)

  
 Re: takoyaki
That's why you can't call it yakitako, which would mean grilled tako (octopus).
Or would that be if you used grilled octopus inside of your takoyaki balls?
I think the main thing he's trying to tell you is, takoyaki is considered a type of dumpling (lit.
http://www.sf.airnet.ne.jp/ts/japanese/message/jpnFK8BSrKZFK3z3Ncm.html   (156 words)

  
 *shidare*________Flappers $ Philosophers
Warm soy sauce and benito flakes and mayonaise, soft creamy shell and chewy tako inside.
Both pairs of eyes fixed on a small plate of takoyaki balls innocently sitting on a puddle of sauce and mayonaise, decorated prettily with benito flakes.
Kaoru raised the takoyaki to Kyo's lips, wondering what the hell he was doing.
http://web.pitas.com/tsubaki/03_04_2004.html   (7000 words)

  
 Takoyaki! on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
I cook not only takoyaki but also doughnuts.
I bought it two years ago, and I use it about 4 times a year.
I didn't know there are takoyaki ranges for home use.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/71037227@N00/1819908   (77 words)

  
 TAKOYAKI: micah
It is eaten at road-side stands as a quick snack.
I'm not only person in the world with the screen name "takoyaki" :
Add more batter and turn over when golden brown.
http://www.ugcs.caltech.edu/~takoyaki/old/takoyaki   (40 words)

  
 News Indonesia SuratkabarCom (12) Takoyaki Tsukiji
Selesai matang, saat disajikan dipolesi dengan saus manis, rumput laut halus (aonori), tuna kering halus (katsuobushi) dan bagi yang suka mayonaise juga dipupuri sebagai toping di atas takoyaki.
Takoyaki juga bisa dijumpai di semua konbini (convenience store) di Jepang.
Untuk Gindako ini harganya memang cukup mahal, 420 yen per pak dengan isi 8 bola takoyaki.
http://www.newsindo.com/suratkabar/ryouri/takoyaki.shtml   (453 words)

  
 U-Cook Takoyaki with Australian
Meicha and bonsai went to this Takoyaki place before and bonsai and meicha had hard time to make one, so we thought Nui and Michael will also have hard time to cook (they don't even see TAKOYAKI before) But...
---after a few minuites--- Mickael, his first time to eat takoyaki in this life.
This is Michael and making TAKOYAKI first time.
http://page.freett.com/meicha/diary/1998/Apr1.html   (162 words)

  
 Takoyaki! // the OFFICIAL FANLISTING + ADOPTION CENTRE yummy yum yum
If you like eating Takoyaki, than this is the site for you!
-grinz- Also known as Octopus Balls, takoyakis is a popular Japanese snack.
If you adopt a takoyaki, remember to link it back to http://takoyaki.yoll.net/
http://takoyaki.yoll.net   (189 words)

  
 MIT Anime Resources
Also has a few small shops with Japanese ceramics and textiles, and Kotobukiya, a grocery store.
Chockablock full of small Japanese restaurants serving ramen and udon, sushi, takoyaki and other yummy stuff.
Ave., about a block back toward Harvard Square.
http://web.mit.edu/anime/www/resources.html   (2307 words)

  
 Cosmic Buddha's Moblog: Takoyaki Meteorite
There were giant takoyaki decorations hanging from the ceiling of the main building by the Koban inside of KIX when we left for home in December.
http://www.cosmicbuddha.com/moblog/archives/000245.html   (102 words)

  
 Takoyaki Ya in Cairns CBD, Queensland Australia • cairnsdining.com
Takoyaki Ya serves a unique selection of Japanese dishes that are difficult to find elsewhere.
A charming small Japanese restaurant located just outside of town.
Very friendly staff and cheap prices make this restaurant a good choice for lunch or dinner.
http://www.cairnsdining.com/venue_71709   (75 words)

  
 pouring takoyaki batter - Liz Connection - Fotopages.com
pouring takoyaki batter - Liz Connection - Fotopages.com
http://shw.fotopages.com/26977.html   (28 words)

  
 Butterflyblue
At the party we made takoyaki and then played "takoyaki roulette," which means that one or more of the takoyaki are filled with wasabi or karashi (hot mustard), and everyone stands in a circle and takes one each by turns, and you have to eat the one that you take.
The people who got the wasabi ones actually seemed to kind of like them, but the karashi was a different matter entirely.
The ones who got those won a takoyaki-ki (a takoyaki maker, kind of like a waffle iron).
http://butterflyblue2004.blogspot.com   (2375 words)

  
 takoyaki's Reference List
Comments: I had bought, sold, and traded cards with takoyaki.
Comments: This guy was an excellent trader, he sent fast, and the cards were in great condition.
http://www.magictraders.com/reflists/takoyaki.html   (231 words)

  
 Voice work in Takoyaki Mantoman
If you know of other work in "Takoyaki Mantoman", you may add credits.
http://voices.fuzzy.com/show.idc?show_id=7295   (13 words)

  
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★TAKOYAKI is very popular in osaka,JAPAN★ It's delicious!
⑥ dust TAKOYAKI with soy sauce,worecester sauce,dried bomito,mayonnaise,green laver.
http://www.parenthoodweb.com/recipe_display.html?ID=21477&printable=yes   (62 words)

  
 takoyaki : v.2.5 @ llsoe.com
because information comes in many languages, please ensure your browser houses the approriate add-ons, plug-ins, and support packages before engaging in takoyaki.
Failure to do so may result in the information not being presented accordingly.
To help out the user, Takoyaki : v.2.5 introduces the use of language keys, listed below.
http://takoyaki.thelastlovesongonearth.com   (1118 words)

  
 Moviefone: Ranma 1/2: Case of the Missing Takoyaki! Movie
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Moviefone: Ranma 1/2: Case of the Missing Takoyaki!
http://movies.aol.com/movie/main.adp?mid=1262059   (161 words)

  
      TAKOYAKI AI!   version one KIZUNA:   
And then we stay still for less than 5 seconds!" XD That made me laugh.
XD I basically transformed my short-lived blog, "Merry-go-Round" into an all-new fandom log, "Takoyaki Ai!".
http://takoyaki.genki-panda.net/ai   (3094 words)

  
 sematawayang: 05/08/2005 - 05/14/2005
- sajikan dengan mayonaise, saus takoyaki dan taburan irisan nori di atasnya, atau yang sekarang sedang trend sih dengan taburan daun bawang mentah dan kuah takoyaki, cara makannya si takoyaki dicelupkan ke kuah tadi, selain itu bisa di beri saus rasa kare.
resep takoyaki mah gampang, tapi itu kalo bikinnya di jepang.
- mayonaise, saus takoyaki siap pakai dan irisan nori.
http://sematawayang.blogspot.com/2005_05_08_sematawayang_archive.html   (219 words)

  
 Japanese food "takoyaki"
We can send "takoyaki grill"(with LP gas) to abroad.
http://homepage3.nifty.com/appu/e-index.htm   (48 words)

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