What's the name for the takoyaki sprinkles?
Katsuobushi is a processed product of skipjack tuna which is smoked and then thinly shaved so it is often used for topping your takoyaki / okonomiyaki.
Why does the takoyaki topping (Katsuobushi) move?
At first the skipjack tuna is processed until it is hard like wood, then it is shaved very thinly which is sometimes light brown to pink. These shavings are called katsuobushi, sprinkles that dance on top of the dish because they are so thin they are easily moved by the wind.
What's in the takoyaki?
Round takoyaki made from flour dough and given various fillings. You can choose the filling of octopus, crab sticks, cheese, beef and sausage. "Original takoyaki from Japan filled with octopus.
What are takoyaki and okonomiyaki?
As for the difference between takoyaki and okonomiyaki, takoyaki is not grilled but rather like stewed in a frying pan in the form of small balls, while okonomiyaki is grilled. And we can request this okonomiyaki topping according to our own tastes.
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What does takoyaki mean?Takoyaki literally comes from two Japanese words, namely tako which refers to octopus and yaki which means grilled or fried. What is the name of takoyaki sauce?The name of the takoyaki sauce is Nitsume or unagi sauce. It (takoyaki sauce) tastes a bit like oyster sauce but sweet. It can be a topping for takoyaki and okonomiyaki too, you know. |